Snacks are a critical component of a healthy diet. Allowing too long between meals invites cravings, impulse food decisions and can encourage us to eat quickly and too much when we do sit down for a meal. However, the wrong type of snack can keep us munching on empty calories only to find we are still hungry. … Read More
Smart Snacking- How to Make the Best Decision When Your Stomach is Growling
Pantry door open, my eyes browsed the items on the shelf until I found the quick and easy solution- granola. Sweet, crunchy and easy to pour into my hand. It was early morning and my early bird newborn was hungry, but so was I. … Read More
The Art of Snacking Well
Should you satisfy your snack desires?
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Should you avoid the snack fix?
This question perplexes a lot of people, especially those that are trying to lose weight and manage calories efficiently. The idea of eating extra calories, especially if one is “not hungry” doesn’t make a lot of sense to most of us.… Read More