To snack or not to snack?
To snack or not to snack is often the question. The answer is “it depends”.
If you need a snack depends on many different factors, such as your energy requirements, schedule and individual preferences and needs.
My general advice is to eat your main meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You should feel full 3-4 hrs. after a main meal. Complement the main meals with snacks, most people need at least one snack a day while other might need 3.
Timing of your meals
30 am breakfast
(9.30 am snack)
00 lunch
30 pm snack
7 pm dinner
(10 pm snack)
The size of your snack depends on your energy needs and can vary from a piece of fruit or an egg to a smoothie, overnight oats or yoghurt, fruit, and granola.
You might need a snack if you…
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have more than 4 hrs. between your meals.
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lose your concentration in the afternoon.
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have a sweet tooth in the afternoon/evening.
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are extremely hungry before a meal.
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are an active person or increased your activity level.
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wake up hungry during the night.
About the author Emma
Challengize health tips are written exclusively for you by Emma Lindblom, registered dietitian (Sweden and US). Emma has a master in Exercise Science from the University of Houston, Tx, USA. She also finished the International Olympic Committee Sport Nutrition Diploma and work with high performing athletes. Emma is a lecturer; writer and her focus is to help people reach their goal with a healthy lifestyle. Her special focus is how to be healthy and reach your personal goals.