Did you know there’s no clear definition of what a snack is1? Yup! That’s because people’s dietary patterns differ so much- it’s hard to put a clear label on what a snack or meal means for everyone. For example, is it the calories, the type of food, or the nutrient density that contributes your snack? […]
Category Archives: Snacking
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Whether it be a hurricane, tornado, or COVID, having a prepared plan of essentials is key. Many things should be included in that plan, including batteries, water, flashlight, etc. However, for the purpose of this article, we will focus on the top 6 nutrition boosting foods to keep in your freezer and pantry. These foods […]
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There are several factors that contribute to why we snack. Things like hunger, location, social/food culture and environment, cognitive factors, and hedonic (“pleasure”) eating1. A recent review aimed to tell us more about our snacking habits, in hopes of changing policy and promoting healthier snacking behaviors1. Let’s dive deeper into what the researchers found on […]