Tips and Tricks for Snacking

Snacking is one of my favorite things to do, over the past two years I've figured out that I'm more of a grazer than a sit down and eat three meals a day kind of person. However, when we snack, we often over snack; and that is what leads to most weight gain.

One of the most important aspects to snacking in a good way is to eat SLOWLY, yes there are actual studies on this that prove eating slowly is healthier where as eating faster leads to weight gain and reports of hunger much sooner than slow eaters.

So, next time you snack (or eat a meal for that matter) put the fork down between bites, and slowly chew and savor every bite of your meal. Your stomach gauges how full it is, not how many calories are in it, and when you eat quickly it confuses both your stomach and your brain making you think you're not actually full.

Water is a necessity, all day every day. But especially during meals/snacks; drinking water helps fill you up (yes in a healthy way, you still need to eat!)

And I know we are all very busy, with either work or school, but when you're eating put down the phone, turn off the tv, and close your laptop. Sit down and enjoy your meal, have a conversation with those also eating and truly experience the dish.

Until next time, happy snacking!