And if important, it taste? Instead of snacking throughout the day, why not take the time to a real break, with a small balanced meal in the late afternoon. The taste has demonstrated its interest health. How can I be sure to make a small snack with no false notes?

 
The americans are regular tasters! 55% of people aged 15 to 64 years take a snack at least four times a semaine1. A good eating habits to avoid snacking!

Why try?
The taste is not for children! If they break the afternoon is a veritable institution, it tends to disappear in adults. And yet … Several studies have shown the benefits of this meal in particular vis-à-vis the prevention of obesity. The tasters are less regular bodied as “non-tasters” 1, 2. As against those who abandon the eating habits tend to gain weight and fat after a month. In fact, rhymes with dinner taste lighter: this snack helps to spread its food ration. Several small meals promote a better balance energy throughout the day. In particular, the inputs of carbohydrate and fat are closer to the recommendations and requirements for vitamins and minerals better served. Snack essential for children, pregnant women or nursing, athletes, the elderly and those who eat little by midday snack is a good habit for all.

Taste is not nibble
The nibbling is packed in between meals on foods rich in calories but low in vitamins and minerals (pastries, chocolate, sodas …). Many excuses are found: stress, anxiety or simple greed. But ultimately, the nibbling actually participate in food imbalance. While the taste is motivated by hunger and to meet the official recommendations: thanks to him, it is easier to consume three dairy a day, five fruits and enough complex carbohydrates. Caught in the afternoon, it also adapts to changes in our lifestyles (quick lunch, dinner late …). Thus, the four-hour balanced can often avoid unintended snacking!

In practice
Ideal collating consists of a milk product, a feed grain and fruit (or juice). But it fishing often overly sweet products to the detriment of dairy products. You think of to change this trend! If you do not like milk, just replace it with a yogurt, cheese or a white piece of cheese.

Examples of balanced snacks:

A peach, white cheese, 3 to 4 small-butter;
A fresh orange juice, a slice of bread, a piece of county.
But taste is also compensate for a too light lunch: a sandwich made on the run at noon will be ideally complemented by a milk and fruit to 16 hours.

Convinced? Establish yourself as the rest of the afternoon and share the pleasure of conviviality around a balanced taste!