Monday Wellness Blog Post

Snacking plays an important part of one's health; however, overeating unhealthy, processed snacks are problematic. One should eat a healthy snack 2-3 times about 2-3 hours before each meal to prevent overeating. Healthy snacks are generally less than 200 calories, have 10 grams of protein, and have at least 5 grams of dietary fiber. Some unhealthy snacks include chips, candy, and soda pop, which generally are deemed "empty calorie foods" because they have little nutritional value and are generally filled with artificial colours, unnatural sugars, and very few vitamins. Overall, this Monday Wellness enabled me to realize that snacking it a healthy part of one's diet; however, one should be careful about what they consume during a snack.