Do you snack?  What have you heard about snacking?  You should have snacks….you shouldn’t have snacks…The truth of the matter is that everyone is a little different.  Some snack and some don’t.  The key is keeping it consistent.

Here are a few simply guidelines to help you keep your snacking under control:

• Meals should be no more than 4-6 hours apart, if they are – you need  a snack
• Snacks will only last you 1-2 hours, so once you’ve snacked, you should be thinking about when your next meal will be
• If it’s meal time – just eat your meal!  …forget the snack
• If you snack, snack consistently – same time everyday
• To maximize the lasting effect of your snack – choose a snack high in fibre (5-10g)
• Snacks should be anywhere from 100-150 calories for most women and 150-200 calories for most men