Weight loss and nutrition: is snacking super sizing your silhouette?

Dieting downfall...

 What: snacking.

 Why: although structured snacking may play a predominant part in successful weight loss, it can also leave us predisposed to piling on the pounds if we fail to pin point precise portions of certain food sources and/or chronically make poor food choices.

 Diminish this dieting downfall by: combining planning and preparation with portion control.
Aside from taking the time to plan and/or prepare sensible snacks in advance - an action that can reduce the risk of overeating as a result of making poor food choices (think calorie dense/nutrient deficient nibbles that are sweet, speedy and solely satisfying on a psychological scale) - measuring certain munchies e.g.nuts, seeds and spreads, will ensure that we avoid eating the excess energy that can have a negative affect on the elimination of excess weight - this is predominantly due to the fact that these particular food sources can contain a colossal amount of calories per 30g (nuts and seeds) and 10-15g (spreads) portion, and are rarely consumed in their recommended serving size i.e.they're easily (and often!) overeaten and can contribute to weight gain when chronically over consumed. 

 Top tip: never shun snacks in fear of super sizing your silhouette, instead, simply opt for sensible options (think fibre-rich fruit, natural yogurt and raw vegetables dunked in a homemade dip) and specific servings of certain food sources (nuts, seeds and spreads) in order to sustain satiety and the calorie control that's essential for the effective elimination of excess weight.

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