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5 Tips for Healthy Snacking

5 Tips of Healthy Snacking


Choose your snacks wisely.
With sugary treats like cookies and chips, you’re getting calories with little extra nutrition. Get the nutrition you need with snacks that are lower in sugar, like blueberries, healthy nuts like almonds or hazelnuts, or the Source Greek Snackbowl that has 50% less sugar versus regular Greek yogurt. That’s a whole teaspoon less of sugar per 100g serving – something to feel good about!

Don’t skip meals.
Skipping meals may leave you with intense cravings that can trigger your appetite and may result in an unintended binge. As a general rule, eating every 3-4 hours will help your body feel satisfied and leave you less likely to snack excessively. Don’t feel like you’re limited to the basic 3-meals-a-day rule – feel free to eat 4 or 5 smaller meals throughout the day to keep your energy levels high.

Eat slowly.
Eating your food slowly gives your brain and stomach the time to effectively send messages (hormones and nerve impulses) about how much food you need and when it’s time to stop eating. Try sitting back in your chair every few bites and having a drink of water. Or if you’re eating a number of smaller food items as one meal, try holding off before getting another item for a few minutes when you feel about 80% full. That should give some time for your brain to register how full you are.

Pack in some protein.
Some people find adding a food choice that is higher in protein with meals and snacks can help keep their appetite in check. Having protein-rich snacks readily available like roasted almonds, hard-boiled eggs, a glass of milk, or yogurt like the Source Greek Snackbowl with 12g of protein are great ways to keep your body feeling full and satisfied – so you can avoid those impulse snacks that can often be full of calories. Keep protein-rich snacks close by, and you’ll be well on your way to curbing those afternoon cravings.

Stay hydrated.
Dehydration may sometimes be disguised as feelings of hunger, so make sure to stay on top of your fluid intake. If you feel a sudden hunger set in, try drinking a tall glass of water and waiting 5 minutes. You’ll find the feeling may pass or subside. If it persists, simply follow some of the common-sense snacking suggestions above!