Do you have trouble holding back while snacking? Would you like to snack with a little more control during the day? Then you should definitely read these 6 smart snacking tips, because they can really help you – trust us!
Often we snack because we are bored or because we want to do something with our hands. So next time you snack, think about why you are snacking:do you really need the snack or are you perhaps annoyed or bored? Bet that if you realize you're actually not really hungry, you'll snack a lot less than you normally would? Give it a try!
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Do you really need a snack? Then choose one that can help you feel full and give you energy. So take a snack that contains protein, which can help you feel full. For example, think of boiled eggs, vegetables with hummus or a small protein bar with all the amino acids you need.
Are you used to eating your snack within a few seconds? In the future, try eating small snacks spread over a longer period of time than eating a large snack all at once. Otherwise, your brain won't register that you've put food into your body — which can take up to 20 minutes — increasing the chance that you'll end up snacking too much. Therefore, make several smaller portions of, for example, nuts, pieces of dark chocolate and dried fruit. Even cutting a protein bar into pieces can help!
Not only dried fruit is a nice snack, fresh fruit and vegetables are also delicious to snack on. For example, opt for cucumber slices instead of chips to dip in guacamole or hummus or go for celery and carrot sticks with some nut butter. If you are going to snack anyway, take some fiber and healthy fats with you while snacking – tasty and healthy!
It may seem simple, but when you give yourself time to snack, you prevent uncontrolled snacking or unhealthy snacking. Therefore, plan in advance what you are going to snack and when you are going to do it. This also prevents you from suddenly becoming very hungry, because you know exactly when it is time for your next treat. How nice is that?!
Replace unhealthy options (such as cookies, chips, and candy) with fresh fruits and vegetables, protein bars, and nuts so you don't give in to your cravings when you feel the need for an unhealthy snack. Meal prep so you always have something to snack on:peel and cut fruit and vegetables, boil eggs and prepare fruit and cheese containers. So no excuses for unhealthy snacks!
