Ron’s Wanderings

Over the next few weeks I’d like to do some short articles on bad eating habits — and what to do about them. I know that I sure find myself with some of these habits and would like to know what to do to avoid them. So, while I hope I’m helping you to resolve any of these habits — I also am striving to help myself in the process.

Here’s the first one for this week —

Serious Snacking!

One of the main reasons why this is considered a bad eating habit is because you’re more than likely going to overeat — and the things you eat may not be what you need.

Let’s face it, a healthy snack or two between meals is a great idea and one I highly recommend. (The emphasis is on the word “healthy“!) This sort of snacking can help to keep your blood sugar levels steady and getting a few more fresh fruits and vegetables into your body is a good thing.

However, when you snack rather than eat a real meal you’re much more likely to lose track of just how much you’re eating. Obviously, what you eat is also important. Usually, serious snackers choose things like chips, cookies, crackers, candy, ice cream and pretzels. These are not nutritious — they’re “empty food” and will leave you feeling hunger again in just a few minutes, so you end up eating too much of them and you start to wonder why your pants aren’t fitting the way they should.

So, what can you do to fix the problem of serious snacking? One of the best ways is to allow yourself two snacks each day — and keep track of the calories — no more than 100 to 300 calories each. Plus, choose good food — real food. Don’t choose the cookie or the candy bar — rather go for half of a tuna sandwich — or a few whole-grain crackers with some low-fat cheese — or a handful of nuts. Another good one is some of those baby carrots dipped in some hummus. I personally like a little yogurt sprinkled with some granola.

Go ahead and snack, but snack healthy!
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Got questions?

Contact me at: http://www.ronrink.com

My email and phone number are at that site. Feel free to contact me. I’m here to help you with your health, nutrition and fitness goals.

Have a healthy and nutritious day!

Shanti … (A sanscrit word meaning, “Let there be Peace. Peace, beautiful Peace. Peace within, Peace without. Peace in this world. Peace for all beings.”)

Ron
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