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The problem with snacking is that we often
do it at our desks, in the car, as we're running out
the door, or at other times when a sit-down meal
with plates and utensils just isn't possible. Because
of that, we ignore any nutritional consequences
and grab the fastest, easiest food option available.
In many cases, that's something that comes
in a wrapper, can be eaten one-handed, and is
loaded with things our body doesn't need. But
with a little forethought, you can enjoy snacks
that are not only portable but healthy as well.
LIGHT BITES DONE RIGHT
Candy bars, chips, cookies, and crackers are
easy to carry and eat in a rush, but they also
tend to be loaded with sugar, salt, fat, and
preservatives. Instead of these, reach for
Snack Aack
Eat well, even between appointments
by Lynn J. Parentini
The rules about what we eat and how
we eat it have changed drastically over
the years. For example, our mothers
once warned us to avoid between-meal
snacks, then urged us to clean our plates
even if we were full. But now, many
health experts recommend replacing
that outdated three-meals-a-day ritual
with the modern concept of eating 5–6
smaller portions of food instead. That
means snacking—once considered a
dietary taboo—is now not only allowed,
but actually encouraged.