Grazing, Nibbling, Snacking.. has to Stop !
There is absolutely nothing wrong with being a little hungry. In fact, we should be hungry prior to eating our three main meals of the day, much better for good digestion. A rumbling stomach is nothing to fear!
Grazing is old hat…Nibbling, snacking, popping treats into our mouths all day long is not good practice. Constant snacking results in weight gain, poor digestion, and decreased enzyme production. Eating slowly with focus, chewing each mouthful well and appreciating our meals is the way to go. Many of you will remember a little homework I have set for you from time to time..yes, the dreaded diet diary!!
Often my response to reading this valuable document will be, “What’s this? Not enough water, insufficient vegetables or lack of variety, and TOO much snacking!” A handful of almonds here, a couple squares of chocolate there, a small bag of popcorn or potato crisps, cheese and crackers, a protein ball. NO, no no!!! Worse still, Tim Tams, (never seems to be just one), ice-cream (sugar filled, additive, baloney!), a handful of lollies, (nutritionally empty, overly sweet nonsense!)
If you must snack, choose a piece of fruit, a variety of raw veggies with a yoghurt and avocado dip, a boiled egg, ten almonds (yes that’s all) and add into that a glass of water or two. In France it is law that following a commercial for snack food, a written warning appears on the screen “Ne pas grignoter entre les repas!” That is to say, don’t eat between meals “
Let’s consider this advice at time when we are thinking we need a snack.
Take good care.
