When is it ok to snack?
What are healthy snacks?
Did you learn from the experts several years ago that snacking is healthy? Eating every two hours is good for the body?
Yes, so did I. Yet – is that really true?
This question came up in our 40 Day Transformation coaching
class this past week. So I thought I would share with you the answer.
And you still have time to join us in this unbelievably valuable course and coaching to get your mindset and eating plan set to be Diet Free! All classes so far are recorded and you have access to content for years to
come.
When is it OK to snack?
This question is not simple to answer. There are many elements that go into the thought – Let’s have a snack!
- Are you hungry?
- When did you eat last?
- What did you eat last?
- Why do you want to snack?
- Are you thirsty?
Not until you evaluate these questions can I answer when it is ok to snack.
Remember - Hunger is the best sauce!
If meals are planned well, they should include healthy protein along with some FIBER – you know I love that word and all it entails!!!, plus some cell building vegetables!
When a meal is complete with these elements – snacking should not be an issue. Satiety should last at least 4 hours.
Remember it is OK to be hungry at mealtime. Most people eat meals with no physical hunger – only mental/ emotional desire to eat. That
creates havoc in the cells and more storage in FAT cells.
When food is only consumed 2-3 times per day, the body can balance blood sugar and utilize stored calories – FAT!
Hmmmm – that means thinner cells – thinner hips!! How does that sound to you?
Snacking inhibits the removing of stored calories –
FAT!
What is a healthy snack?
When your body says – by growling or loss of concentration – you need a snack choose one that is protein first and then some fibrous carbs!
~~Actually – start with a large glass of refreshing water – add lemon or tea. Then after 10 minutes decide if you are truly hungry!~~~
Here are some ideas to get you to the next mealtime……
- Apple with nut butter. Small apple and 2 tablespoons nut butter
- 2 ounces of hummus with carrots (no chips or pretzels)– did you see my hummus video – so super creamy!!!
- 10 almonds – raw
- ¼ cup whole milk yogurt with stevia or ½ apple
- 1-2 ounces cheese slices or cubes
What to NEVER have as a snack…..
- Sugary foods
- Candy
- High sugar protein bars – unless fiber and protein are very high
- More than the quantity listed above
When to snack
99% of the time snacking is emotional – not physical.
Learn to ask yourself – are you truly hungry?
Are you thirsty – which has disguised itself as hunger because of the emotional appeal to food and a dopamine high (we learn about this is more detail in our 40 Day Transformation Coaching).
If you are truly hungry – then YES – no guilt trip – enjoy one of the snacks listed above.
Remember when food takes it rightful place of being ONLY nourishment and we can separate the emotional aspect of eating~ We will WIN the war of dieting and become DIET
FREE!
Diet FREE means Freedom
Freedom has boundaries – for your safety and for the safety of your future.
Blessings!! I love serving you God’s Recipe for Excellent Health!
