Sensible snacking can help with weight loss. Between meals or roughly every 3-4 hours to maximise blood sugar levels. Snacking before you feel hungry is a very good idea, as it is more likely to prevent you from overeating at your next main meal. Regular snacks can give you an energy boost to help fuel your body between meals. Snacking can increase your metabolic rate and stimulate your body to burn more fat.
Snacks can provide essential nutrients such as carbohydrates.
Studies have indicated that nutritious snacks may improve memory, attention and problem solving abilities. Biscuits and crackers can contribute towards achieving the recommended 11 servings of cereal foods a day Snacks with a low glycemic index will fill the hunger need until the next meal. This index measures how much your blood sugar level increases in the two or three hours after eating. The glycemic index gives us information about foods high in carbohydrates only, as these are the foods that primarily affect your blood sugar levels. Using the glycemic index will help you keep your blood sugar levels under control.