Living Well
"When done right, (snacking) keeps your energy levels up
and gives you more opportunities to get in all your nutritional needs." ~ Susan
Bowerman, RD, assistant director of the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition Source:
health.com
Snacking
Healthy
nutritious snacks can be an excellent addition to a well- balanced diet. A snack is a small portion of food in between meals. Proper snacking
habits can be advantageous or a hinder based on the choices you make.
Guidelines
to Snacking
By: Lisa Whitemore, Real Simple “A
Guide To Healthy Snacking”
Snack
After a Meal and Gauge Your Hunger – Rule of thumb! Most people become noticeable hungry after 3 hours
of having a meal.
Choose A
Nutrient Balanced Snack – Rule
of thumb! 150 to 250 calories, about 3 grams of fiber, 5 grams of protein,
and no more than 12 grams of fat.
Snack
Mindfully – Rule of Thumb!
Eat from a dish. We tend to associate a clean plate with satisfaction and a
feeling of fullness. Slow down and enjoy.
I recently surveyed loyal Illuminated Living readers for
questions regarding snacking, and here a couple of questions, along with
leading advice.
You Wanted To Know
Question:
Although, snacks are healthy can you have too much of a good thing?
Answer: Snacking
in and of itself isn’t necessarily bad.
Snacking should not be used as a meal replacement, but as bridge between
meals. The key to incorporating snacks
into your weight-loss plan is to keep moderation and balance in mind.
Source: MayoClinic.org
Question: What are
some snack alternatives for those allergic to nuts?
Answer: Many
combinations of fruits and vegetables are available based on your
preference. The key is portion control. Blogger,
Ashley of Our Full Table has provides a free printable of over 100 snacks under
100 calories by Category.
Visit Our
Full Table to download
Until next time… Make nutritious choices and Eat To Live!
Thanks for reading Illuminated Living
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