Snacking Some people look at snacking as some sort of taboo - something to stay away from doing because it is unhealthy for them to do. People often blame themselves for snacking between meals, and at times, this is rightfully just. This often causes a lack of overall proper nutrition because these foods do not provide many vitamins and minerals. However, snacking can contribute to a healthy eating pattern if wise food choices are made.
People often snack for many reasons.
Stress, boredom, habit and hectic schedules are just a couple of the reasons why people tend to snack. Think about why you tend to snack. To start building healthy snacking into your lifestyle, you should identify which time during the day you are likely to not eat a meal for more than 3 to 4 hours. This would be a good time to plan a snack. Look at what you are doing during that time and if you have any constraints as to what you can have for a snack.