The holidays are sneaking up on us, and there are ample opportunities for snacking. Read on for Davidís advice on ìskinny snacking.îYouíve heard that snacking is good for your metabolism. Recent surveys report that 65 percent of adults eat two snacks each day. If these were wholesome snacks, then logic would dictate that 65 percent of adults should be lean and healthy.If only all snacking was good for you! The unfortunate truth is that most snacking will only add pounds and inches to your waistline. Snacking on all the wrong things can lead to a frustrating weight gain cycle.Here are the two ìSkinny Snacking Rulesî that you need to snack smart, rev up your metabolism and get to lean fast:No.1: Avoid snacks that are high in carbohydrates and simple sugars.Most simple, quick snack foods are filled with grains, refined sugars and simple carbohydrates. These are packaged goods, crackers, chips and granola bars. Quick and crunchy snacks like these will quickly add inches where you want to lose them.Your smart snack should be low in carbohydrates, simple sugars and grains.No. 2: Eat snacks that are high in protein and healthy fiber.This may sound difficult, but it’s not. Once you get into the habit of eating protein and fiber for your snacks, it will become second nature.Here are some awesome fit snack ideas: homemade veggie meatballs, albacore tuna with apple slices, chicken salad, ham, almond butter and apple wraps (see recipe below), hard-boiled eggs, egg muffins or salad with a handful of roasted chicken or turkey on it.If you must have your baked goods, then seek out recipes made with almond flour or coconut flour, which is higher in protein and lower in carbohydrates and simple sugars.Cutting out bad snacking will change your body quickly. This change, along with replacing sugar-filled beverages with water, is the No. 1 way that you can immediately begin to lose inches and get lean.Once you’ve gotten into the habit of smart snacking, all that is left is to begin a consistent, challenging exercise program that will get you burning calories, building muscle and taking your metabolism to the next level.Too much of a good thingIncluding wholesome, lean snacks into your diet can take your metabolism to the next level, but donít get carried away. The phrase ‘too much of a good thing’ applies here.Adults who eat four or more snacks per day end up consuming almost 50 percent more total calories than other adults.To avoid over-snacking, space your meals and snacks by three hours and keep snacks around 150 calories.Ham, Almond Butter & Apple WrapsHere’s a quick, tasty snack that’s big on protein and fiber and low on carbs and sugar. Take a few of these delicious ham wraps to work with you, and enjoy as a power snack. Servings: 2Here’s what you need:
- 4 ham slices
- 1 small apple
- 3 tablespoons almond butter
- 1 tablespoon raisins
