Without snacks it's virtually impossible to reach this important nutrition goal. It's also a perfect time to bone up on calcium, one of the most important nutrients we are often lacking. Men need 3 servings a day. Snacks at these times also help to control your lunch or dinner portion sizes. It's never a good idea to feel like you're starving before meals because the tendency to make poor choices and overeat is much greater.
Carbohydrates are well known as our energy food.
We can get carbohydrates from cereals, grains, starches, milk, yogurt, fruit and vegetables. That's where the color comes in. By including colorful foods, we are adding low calorie, nutrient dense foods that will improve our overall nutrition for the day. Colorful foods also create a much more desirable snack. By including a protein source as part of our snacks, blood sugar levels are longer lasting, therefore giving us more energy for a longer period of time.