6 Smart Snacking Tips That Will Help You Stave Off ‘Hanger’

Smart Snacks, Chicago Health Magazine Online

As with anything, there is an art to smart snacking, meaning finding foods that will cure your hunger, leave you satisfied, and give you the motivation you need to tackle your to-do list. “There is absolutely nothing wrong with snacking,” says Amy Lee, MD, a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, member of the National […]

Humble hummus is a good snack

Shot from above of plate with hummus on it. Hummus has seeds, olive oil, and basil leaves on top.

Creamy, loaded with protein-rich beans and heart-healthy olive oil, what’s not to like about hummus? For those looking to swap out their chips and dip for something healthier, hummus is the perfect answer. It pairs well with raw veggies or whole grain bread for an ideal snack or sandwich accompaniment. Think hummus is too mild […]

The best snacks for your body

Healthy snacks: Woman's outstretched hands holding ripe, open avocado

Even if you eat healthy meals, you can’t always pack in all the vitamins, minerals, fats, protein and produce that your body needs every day. Which is why your snacks (almost a quarter of your daily calories, FYI) have to work harder and fill in any nutritional holes. You should aim to eat healthy snacks […]

How to eat all day to lose weight

Closeup of woman's hands holding a handful of almonds

A successful diet doesn’t mean starving yourself until you can’t stand it any longer, as that’s a surefire way to end up with a case of “the hangries” — when you’re so hungry that you get, well, angry. But what time you eat your meals may have just as much of an impact on your […]

Get cracking: Why you should eat more nuts

Varieties of nuts: peanuts, hazelnuts, chestnuts, walnuts, cashews, pistachio and pecans. Food and cuisine.

If you’re trying to eat a heart-friendly diet and avoid putting on weight, which snack makes more sense: a cup of pretzels or quarter-cup of mixed nuts? For about the same number of calories (between 160 and 170), the pretzels provide just over 1 gram of fat, while the peanuts have 14 grams of fat. […]

Are protein bars really just candy bars in disguise?

Chocolate-covered protein bar

By Robert Shmerling, M.D. Harvard Health Letter I was traveling by air recently and eating my usual “lunch on the go” — a protein bar and an apple. Across the aisle, I noticed another passenger eating a candy bar. It made me think about recent studies documenting the deplorable state of the average American diet, […]

Scientific Snacking

snacks nutritional value diagram

The good, the bad, and the delicious Americans love to snack, but snacking on the right foods is the hinge of good or bad health. According to a study conducted by the Department of Nutrition at the University of North Carolina, the number of snacking occasions per day and calories in snacks has increased substantially over […]