How To Go For Healthy Snacking?

To guarantee that your body and digestion system are functioning properly, you should include two healthy snacks a day into your diet plan. Healthy snacks should constitute a small portion than the regular meal and should energize your body. You should plan your snacks ahead of time so that you would not be tempted by donuts or kiosks. Below are five tips for eating healthy snacks.

1. You should restrict your snacking to 200 calories maximum. Some good examples include: ¾ mug of non fat yogurt with ½ banana, 3 mugs air popped popcorn, 12 whole grain crackers with 2 oz low fat cheese and  ¼ mug of hummus with ½ 6 inch whole wheat pita.
2. Stay away from high glycemic carbs, for example, white carbs that include white bread, white rice, cookies, candies etc. These snacks cause your blood sugar to rise high and then go down. This makes you tired and worst of all makes you hungry. The solution is to go for low glycemic carbs, for instance, whole wheat bread, strawberries or brown rice.
3. To keep hunger under control, you should try to incorporate one protein (lean), one solid fat and one high fiber carb, which is equal to 1 oz chicken breast, 1 oz low fat cheese and 3 whole wheat biscuits or a boiled egg white.
4. Always consider the portion sizes of the snacks. When you consume straight from the bag, you will eat more than you know, especially if you eat carelessly. Rather you should measure the right portions into small cups or snack size packs. Stay away from the local 100 calorie packs. Just because it says 100 calories, it doesn't mean that it is a healthy snack.
5. On the go? Keep a stash of healthy snacks in your car. You should stock up on healthy shakes as replacement meals that you can consume on the go. So even if you are hungry, you would not end up buying trash.

You should not be frightened of including healthy fats into your snacks. Fats may be high in calories, but your body needs "good" as it retain vitamins from different nourishments, increases good cholesterol and gives better skin.

Remember the most important thing you need to do is to plan ahead for your snacks. Snacks are an essential part of your day. However, to ensure that you are eating healthy, you need to verify that they are nutritious and fulfilling. To learn more on healthy eating you can see a nutritionist or learn new things on internet.

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