Past nutrition information encouraged us to only eat three meals a day with snacking often associated with overeating or eating for emotional reasons and not for hunger. Many of us still feel we should curb our snacking habits. Well, if the urge to snack is still with you, you can take comfort in the fact that snacks are okay.
Snacks can be nutritious, well-balanced and enjoyable treats.
Below are some tips to choosing your snacks to meet social, psychological and physical needs, with a healthy twist. There are foods that need to be consumed on a daily basis to provide us with the nutrients we need. These foods fall into 6 categories that make up the Eating Right pyramid. If you are feeling like snacking, ask yourself what foods your haven't consumed that are listed on the pyramid. If one of these foods appeals to your appetite, then that is the snack you need.