The Right Snack Track
Snacking is the downfall of many otherwise healthy diets,
but the good news is that your can learn to control this snacking quite easily.
Also, even if still want to snack during the day, there are ways in which you
can do so without killing your healthy diet. Staying on track with your diet
when you like to snack might be hard, but it is worth that extra effort because
it keeps your body healthy.
To prevent snacking, simply eat more meals. Instead of
eating three large meals every try, try eating smaller meals every few hours.
If you are snacking because you are hungry, chances are that you are using more
energy than you are ingesting and you need the extra fuel. By eating 6 smaller
but healthy meals every day, you will not be tempted to snack very often, but
will keep your high energy levels.
You can also help to stop your snacking simply by removing
temptation. Before you reach for a snack, ask yourself if you are honestly
hungry or if you are just eating because you are bored, because the food tastes
good, or because you feel compelled to eat when doing a certain activity (like
watching a movie). If you are snacking because you are really hungry, than it
is probably fine to have something to eat, but if you are snacking for another
reason, you should try to remove the temptation. Simply rid your house of junk
foods and do not buy these items again when you go to the grocery store.
Instead, purchase healthy snacks. Think about the snacks you
are eating. Would they fit easily into a food group as fruit, vegetable, grain,
dairy, or protein? If the answer is no, then the snack is probably not good for
you. For example, carrot sticks (vegetables), yogurt (dairy), or whole wheat
crackers (grains) work well as snacks, while candy, potato chips, and processed
foods do not.
When you snack, remember to consider your beverages as well.
Drinks like soda, fruit punch, iced tea, lemonade, and juice boxes can contain
unnatural ingredients and lots of sugar. In short, they are high in calories but
low in nutrients. Instead, opt for drinks that supplement your healthy diet.
Choose water most of the like, or drinks that are made with natural fruits,
like apple juice. Low-fat milk and sports drinks are also good choices. Above
all, stay away from most kinds of alcohol. Red wine is an exception, since this
can help your heart health, but any type of alcohol in high amounts is fairly
bad for your body.
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