Snacks can be an important part of your diet and fitness program. The key is to learn how to snack responsibly and to plan snacks into your day, not just to eat them on the- fly.
Here are a few tips from corelifemd.com:
• Your snack should pack a huge nutrition punch, providing you with vitamins, minerals, and nutrients your body needs to be happy and healthy.
• A snack should be about 100- 200 calories, depending on your overall calorie needs and the way you choose to divvy them up throughout the day. In a very general sense, a snack should basically fit into one hand or less.
• Snacks need to contain protein and/or fat. Try cheese with whole grain crackers; fruit with nut butter; or carrots with hummus. These snacks offer a healthy source of carbohydrates for some quicker energy and nutrients, as well as the staying power of protein and/or fat.
• Before you start adding snacks, ensure that you’re getting a good breakfast, lunch, and dinner, spaced no more than 3-4 hours apart.
