None of us can escape the urge to munch but it inevitably leads
of adding that flab in your body. What people do not realize that just a little
smartness on your snacking habit can help you block that weight gain and enjoy
the pleasures of having a snack. We mention some simple strategies to adopt and
reap benefits:-
Plan ahead
Opting for healthy snacks over the fast food ones
and unhealthy ones are the first and very
simple change that you must adopt. This requires
planning and preparation in advance. Your cupboards and fridge should be cleaned of all fattening, starchy high-calorie foods. Instead, they should be replaced with low carb snacks as well as high
protein snacks like ready to eat chopped and raw salad vegetables and
fruits, low-fat yogurt, protein bars or
even low carb snacks that you have precooked and kept aside to sate your
cravings.
Keep short time between
eating times
It is always better to eat light and at regular short
intervals rather than going full and not eating for a long period of time. If the gap between two meals is extended, it is possible that your blood
sugar levels dip too low inducing
cravings which make you actually over
indulge yourself. Nutritionists have pointed out that under-eating is the
biggest cause of overeating.
Go for nuts
To satiate your midday slump,
try going for a small portion of nuts
like almonds, walnuts, roasted pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, hazelnuts, etc. Their quantity should be low
due to their high calories, but they also
give you the much-needed heart healthy
fiber and skin glowing nutrients.
Chew your food well
We all tend to eat our food fast,
but studies have shown that people who really
chew their food well tend to go fuller for a much longer period of time with no food cravings hitting
them. Thus it’s best to spend time chewing the food you are eating.
Finally always put plenty of varieties in your snacks, and you are not getting bored, and your taste buds remain sated. Healthy snacks are a great way for you actually to obtain your optimal health and a healthy
glow.
