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Want to Snack Healthy? Focus on Nutritious Options and Mindful Eating
… have steadily increased since the 1970s. But we also seem undecided on whether snacking is good or bad. The ubiquity of energy-dense snacks in stores, vending machines and elsewhere may … It’s important to consider the quality of the foods you snack on. Snacks can provide energy for the day, especially when pairing protein (such as a nut butter) with fiber or whole grains … a slice of whole-grain bread). The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends that snacks for less active adults or teens be 200 calories or less, while snacks for more active adults or …