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Life & charm Weekly: Health
How to Snack the healthy Way
By Elizabeth Hurchalla for life & charm Weekly
Here’s the good news: Snacking isn’t inherently unhealthy, and you don’t have to quit snacking altogether. In fact, if you snack on the best foods low in fat and follow a few easy guidelines, munching between meals not only helps you stay on your diet, but it may help you maintain or even lose weight too. The problem, of course, is that for numerous people, a snack means, well, “snack foods” — chips, cookies, cakes, candy and other processed, high-calorie, high in fat goodies. Snacking also becomes a weighty problem if you mindlessly eat all day long, says Debi Silber, a registered dietician with a master’s degree in nutrition, author of The lifestyle fitness Program: A Six-Part plan So Every mother Can Look, feel and live Her Best.Check out these tricks to stop snacking on all the wrong stuff and start making smarter, healthier choices.1. sit down with a plate.It’s common to graze when you prepare meals or even walk through the kitchen. From now on, guarantee yourself that you’ll put every morsel on a plate and sit down before eating it. By making this easy commitment, “you’ll become much more aware of snacking and end up eating less,” says Silber.
2. Make snacking unsavory.When a craving strikes, temporarily trick your taste buds by brushing and flossing your teeth. nothing tastes good when your mouth is fresh and minty. Likewise, scented body lotion may turn you off of the idea of eating for the time being.
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3. never skip meals.According to a survey by the international Deli-Dairy-Bakery Association, much more Americans have a snack than eat breakfast or lunch. but skipping meals is a mistake: It makes you ravenous, especially for high-fat, high-sugar snacks. “Never let yourself get too hungry,” warns Silber. “It leads to overeating every time.”
4. choose substantial and low fat snacks.Having a snack can stop you from getting too hungry and overindulging at mealtimes. but it only works if your snack is satisfying enough that you aren’t craving another in an hour, says Silber. The secret: Pairing foods that include fiber-rich carbs with high-protein picks. The duo keeps blood sugar levels stable and you feeling full. try a pear with low-fat cheese, an apple with peanut butter, yogurt with low-fat granola or whole-wheat pita bread with hummus. Whatever you eat, objective to get about 100 to 250 calories.
5. purchase healthy, portable foods.Processed, fattening snacks are often conveniently packaged, making them an easy go-to when you get hungry. but if you stock your fridge (or purse) with similarly convenient good-for-you snacks, you’re much more likely to munch healthy. think about grab-and-go fruits, veggies and other fare while you’re shopping. instead of purchasing pineapple that needs to be peeled, cored and cut, for example, stock up on bananas. Or, in lieu of carrots you should clean, peel, cut and bag, pay a little extra for baby carrots. other options: almonds, grapes, apples, high-fiber granola bars, and individually wrapped low-fat string cheese.6. get much more sleep. Sweets and refined carbs give you a quick increase of energy, which implies craving these types of foods could be your body’s way of saying it needs much more energy. try hitting the sack a little earlier or finding a way to push back the alarm clock instead of chasing a short-term fix. By getting much more z’s, you’ll help quell cravings and feel better, says Silber.7. Ask yourself what you really need.When a snack attack strikes, your inner voice is communicating a need, but it might not be the need to eat, says Silber. in some cases you just need a break. If you can, stop working, and check Facebook or take a walk. If you need to de-stress, take a shower or call a friend. You may find that what you’re really craving is comfort, not comfort food.
http://www.lifeandbeautyweekly.com/partner/content/healthymamamagazineftp/programsend/programunit.js?Page=partner/unbranded/healthymamamagazineftp/archive/2013-02-11/feature/heal-snack-smart/index.html&title=How+to+Snack+the+Healthy+Way&type=Feature&language=en-usElizabeth Hurchalla is a freelance writer who has contributed to Cosmopolitan, InStyle and numerous other publications.She has previously contributed to Life & charm Weekly.
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