13 Tips To Make Snacking Healthier Right Now

Avoid Snacking While Being Distracted

Eating distractedly, or mindlessly, will often cause overeating and the consumption of unhealthy snack choices. There are many distractions to be cognizant of and avoid including watching T.V., surfing the internet, listening to music, playing on the phone, etc. It is better to pay attention to the food, slow down and savour it. This helps control the amount of food consumed and increases enjoyment of it. Studies have also shown that not only does distracted eating tend to cause overeating, but savouring food (not eating distractedly) results in eating a lot less later in the day. Avoid distractions when consuming snack foods by turning off or moving away from all distractions.

Make An Effort To Savour Food At Least Once Per Day

Many people often find themselves eating hurriedly on-the-go, but not only does this attitude towards food tend to cause overeating and less healthy food choices, but this on-the-go attitude likely affects other areas of life that overall reduce happy experiences in life. Living in the moment is a way of life that promotes overall well-being and positive feelings. Savouring food in the moment is an important part of this. The effort to savour food will encourage healthier snack choices, eating less, and promote a healthier, more positive mind-set. Savouring food means a lot of things, including preparing healthy snacks in an attractive manner, taking time to thoroughly chew the food, setting the table nicely, and being mindful of the food.