The key to weight loss success is having the right kind of snacks on hand that\u2019ll satisfy your cravings, encourage weight loss, and pretty much put the HANGRY beast to bed. Oftentimes, we think we are hungry when we are not. Thirsty and hungry are two signals the body tends to mix up. So if I\u2019m feeling hungry, I reach for a glass of water before I even toy with the idea of a snack. If I\u2019m still hungry 20 minutes later, then it\u2019s time to fuel up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It really depends on what your snacks are, to decide if it\u2019s going to fuel your metabolism. Often times, snacks are foods that have a longer shelf life, less nutrients and less water content. ( Even healthy snacks are cutting corners on your overall health. ) Meals are when we use the most fresh vegetables, fruits, grains and nutrient rich foods. Just like most things, balance is key. And snacks are here for the \u201cgap zone\u201d\u2026 yet aren\u2019t a substitute for a nutritious fresh meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Studies have shown that the \u201cact of snacking\u201d doesn\u2019t boost your metabolism (source), yet you can be a conscious snacker and use ingredients that do benefit your metabolism to help you achieve your weight loss results.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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