The Pros Snacking has acquired a bad name. However, this may not be warranted. It is not only easier at times to snack than to eat a large prepared meal, but it may also be healthier. Snacking will not by itself help a person maintain a healthy weight, but it does provide a person with energy throughout the day. It can also be a good way to get a well balanced diet.
Snacks also keep people from making the bad food choices they often make when really hungry.
Waiting to eat a big meal can lead to overeating and sluggishness. The key, of course, is to make snacks healthy ones. People often snack on unhealthy foods because they are so readily available and don't require the preparation of a full meal or even a healthy snack. Preparing snacks ahead of time helps a person avoid junk food and eat snacks that will complement each other across the day. At least a few snacks everyday should be made up fruits and vegetables.