Snacking has the tag of being awful. People often mistake snacking for a bad eating habit. Snacking smart is not about denial.
Snacks are essential in a diet to check cravings, and control weight . They avert excessive hunger and thereby curtail overindulgence during main meal hours. Nutrient-dense snacks allow slow release of carbs and help you keep full and fuelled for longer, which also contributes to compatible energy levels and elated moods.
Also read: How to keep your weight in check during festive season Why snack? Smart snacking has two key elements to it. Abi Senguttuvan, head nutritionist, Happilyy fit, says, “First, respecting your body’s cues and snacking as per its hunger intensity. Second, the choice of snack.
Opting a food that is low in fibre , high in sugar, overly greasy, can leave you feeling uneasy and undernourished. A combination of protein, fats, fibre (plus carbs, optional depending on hunger level) is a smart snack option.” Snacking behaviour for weight loss Snacking denotes the ingesting of small bites and beverages apart from the major meals of breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
It can vary from fresh or dried fruits and a mini-meal to a handful of baked chips or millet cookies. According to health coach Revathi Krishnan, “The tendency of some people to snack more often can be attributed to their genes. Some individuals feel full with 3 square meals, while few others may require one or two snacks in between.
Mostly, three main meals along with tw.
