In the News: Why Snacking is Good for You

interesting ...losing weight by snacking. Many people cut out snacking to lose weight, but that this is not a good idea, because your blood sugar gets low and then you may overeat during meals. hmmm.. makes sense to me...
Snacking is OK...good snacks, that is. In fact, to keep your metabolism revved up, it’s better to snack between moderate-sized meals, than it is to have 3 large meals with no snacks.

But that doesn’t mean you should snack on just anything:

Cereal:
I know snacking at night is not a good idea, but if you can barely muster the willpower to avoid the ice cream – try a bowl of cereal instead! There are many cereals in which a whole cup is only 100-130 calories. What a deal! It’s a good snack, just dry in the bowl. It will also get rid of those hunger pangs, if you eat it slowly in pinchfuls. Try to get one high in fiber and low on the sugar...

Pickles:
Yes, pickles. (Not my thing but maybe for you!)These salty snacks have just 15 calories for the whole tasty thing. It’s a good, quick super-low calorie snack. Pickles are high in sodium so if you have high blood pressure or are watching your sodium intake, this may not be the right snack for you. or(Drink a large glass of water)

A piece of fruit:
An apple, pear, orange, banana can be surprisingly satisfying and hold off the hunger pangs. At or around 100 calories, per piece, fruit is high in nutrients, has low or no fat, and is high is fiber. They come in their own biodegradable wrapper, too, so take one with you when you’re on the go.

Celery sticks:
Celery is high in selenium and is mostly water. If it’s too bland for you, try a low-cal veggie dip (use a non-fat sour cream) or one high in fiber like hummus! While veggies and dip is a good snack, watch the dip part as it can pile on the unwanted calories!

Slushy:
What in the world, you might ask? A slushy is nothing more than a cup of fruit juice(or chunks of fresh fruit... yes more fiber) put in a blender with a bunch of ice. Blend it up and – viola - you’ve got a fun snack that’s no higher in calories than a cup of juice (100-120 calories).


I say cheers to all and enjoy a healthy snack!!!!