“Research suggests that, eating about three meals a day, with two or three snacks in between can make your metabolism more efficient.” Think of your metabolism as a fire in your belly that you turn on every morning.

A little food is the fuel you throw into the fire to keep it burning strong. For some people in order for their energy and fire not to wane that means stoking it every 2 1/2 – 3 1/2 hours. The point is to not let your fuel get so low that you get extremely hungry.  Experts suggest choosing a snack that has 100-200 calories (a meal should start at 300 calories). It’s important to try to get a healthy balance of carbohydrates, fats and protein., together they help stabilize blood sugar levels and keeping you feeling satisfied.

A few examples of great snacks are. 

1.) Low-fat cottage cheese and berries,

2.) Greek yogurt

3.) A small peach and a piece of dark chocolate

4.) A small handful of almonds with dried cherries or blueberries

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