Facts About Snack Foods
Snack foods can be a convenient way to stave off cravings between meals. Some snacks, however, can sabotage a diet or contribute to health problems. Does this Spark an idea?
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Chips and Snack Mixes
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Many commercially available chips and snack mixes are high in calories, fat and sodium. Chips and party mixes are low in fiber and high in carbohydrates, so they burn off quickly, leaving you feeling hungry. This may make you eat more of them than necessary.
Sweets
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Many sugary snacks are low in nutritional value and high in sugar. In addition, many sweets cause cravings after blood sugar levels drop again, leading to overeating at mealtime.
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Health Complications
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Sugary snacks have been known to contribute to diabetes in some individuals, and to alter the blood sugar levels of otherwise healthy individuals. Overuse of sodium in food can raise blood pressure in salt-sensitive individuals.
Alternatives
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Nuts and raw vegetables are healthy foods to snack on between meals. These snacks help you feel more full, and they are low in calories with good nutritional value. Commercial snack foods are fine in moderation, but caution should be practiced by those with health problems.
Staving Off Cravings
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Meals that satisfy and leave you feeling full will often prevent the desire to snack between meals.
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