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Smart Snacking for Spring

posted by Good Life Dietitians on 04 Sep 12, 13:08

Categories: Health

What is a snack?

A snack is a small meal eaten between larger main meals, and aims to curb hunger and maintain energy levels throughout the day. When you eat more frequently you will be less likely to overeat at the next meal, thus controlling weight. But won’t eating more send the calorie count through the roof? Not if you follow these handy tips.

The perfect snack

A snack should be smaller than a meal. Furthermore it should be low in fat, low in refined carbohydrates, high in fibre, and low in energy. This kind of healthy snack will assist you in shedding the extra winter kilos.

Snacking tips

  • Ensure that you have healthy snacks on hand. Keep Provitas in your desk drawer, an apple in your handbag, or dried fruit in your car.
  • Prevent boredom by experimenting and changing combinations. Sick of Provitas and cottage cheese? Try Ryvitas with hummus. Tired of apples? Pick a seasonal fruit like mangoes or strawberries.
  • When snacking don’t forget portion control. Even the most healthy food will be no good if you eat too much of it.

Snack examples

  • 1 portion fresh fruit and fat free/low fat yoghurt
  • 3 Provitas with ¼ cup fat free cottage cheese
  • 1 slice whole-grain toast with hummus
  • 1 cup vegetable crudités e.g. celery, baby carrots, cucumber sticks, etc
  • ¼ cup nuts or ¼ cup dried fruit
  • 30g (¼ cup) lean biltong e.g. ostrich

 



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