"Smart Snacking"

oregonwomensreport.com

Remember when we were kids and ate practically everything in sight without a second thought? Back when we counted scoops of ice-cream and not calories, when “deep fried” and “trans fat” were not evil words, and when we were ALWAYS ready for seconds? Sigh! Unfortunately, as adults we see the consequences of our eating habits show up pretty soon (usually in the form of a widening ummm silhouette or having to fight your way into that pair of jeans which used to fit like a dream!) Reality Check: You are what you Eat and the sooner you start taking control of your eating habits, the fewer issues you can expect later in life (read: high bp, obesity, diabetes, heart problems).
Here are 3 easy ways to get started snacking smart!



1. Save your second helping. For tomorrow. – This is not your last day on the planet. In any case, no food tastes as good if you’re eating it after you are already full. the secret to eating the right quantity? Stop when you are three quarters full, and then just wait… Voila! You will notice that in about fifteen minutes you are not in the least bit hungry. And best of all, you don’t feel like you have stuffed yourself silly!

2. Chew, Chew and Chew again! It’s a proven fact that the more you chew and the slower you eat, the more time your body has to register fullness. Not just that, when you chew your food completely (say about 18 times per morsel) the saliva in your mouth is able to work on it most effectively and begins to start breaking it down immediately, making it that much easier to digest!

3. If it’s not around, you cant eat it! You’re on your fav spot on the sofa watching “Channel V’s Get Gorgeous” when you suddenly get the urge for Brand X Extra Cheesy Potato Chips. If all you have to do is walk to the kitchen, you’re guaranteed to grab that bag and attack! But what if you have to put on your shoes, get in the car, and drive to the store? Chances are you just couldn’t be bothered. Guess laziness isn’t always a bad thing. :)