Snacks anyone?

Eating snacks between meals has more health benefits than only eating three square meals a day. Researchers have found many health benefits from eating smaller meals and several snacks throughout the day. Eating smaller amounts and more often keeps your metabolism working high and your body will be burning calories more efficiently. You will also feel fuller longer and are likely to eat smaller portions at your regular meals. Consuming snacks between meals will also help to fight fatigue by providing a steady supply of fuel to your body and regulating your blood sugar. Here are a few tips to remember when eating snacks between meals: 1. Keep your snacks to 150 calories or less. The danger of snacks is that they can become more like extra meals if you go overboard. 2. Beware of low-fat snacks. Studies show that people tend to eat about 28 percent more of a snack when it's low-fat because they think they're saving on calories. But low-fat snacks such as cookies only have about 11 percent fewer calories than their full-fat counterparts. 3. Plate your snacks. Eat straight out of the bag and you're guaranteed to eat more, whether it's chips, pretzels, or cookies. Instead, put a small portion on a plate, seal up the bag and put it away, then sit down and enjoy your snack. 

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