Snacking between meals can be healthy if you choose healthy snacks like whole grains, proteins, or produce. According to Lovneet, "Eating snacks between meals has the potential to promote satiety and suppress overconsumption at the subsequent meal. Overeating can not only put pressure on your digestive system but can also inhibit the absorption of nutrients. Hence, snacking may also help you maintain a healthy gut".
However, it’s important to keep in mind that snacking can also lead to health problems if you choose unhealthy snacks like processed, high-calorie items like chips and cookies.
It’s also important to pay attention to your snacking behavior:
what you snack on,
why you snack,
frequency of snacking,
and how snacks fit into your overall eating plan.
Here are some healthy snacks:
- Mixed nuts
- Red bell pepper with guacamole
- Greek yogurt and mixed berries
- Apple slices with peanut butter
- Cottage cheese and fruit
- Celery sticks with cream cheese
- Kale chips
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