While binge-eating is something that is greatly looked down upon by health experts, healthy snacking can bring world of a difference to your health. While binge-eating is often described as empty calorie consumption to stave off untimely hunger pangs, healthy snacking is more about mindful eating - an carefully planned activity that has mindful eating at its core. The whole purpose of snacking is to avoid feeling hungry in between the larger meals of the day, avoid reaching out to junk food or items with zero nutritive value and to supply burst of nutrition in the middle of the day for an instant energy boost. While health experts and nutritionists press for various food items that can easily be included in your daily diet in the form of snacks, the Ayurveda style of snacking is more methodical and intricately designed.
"Snacking is extremely essential. It helps in regulating blood sugar levels and prevent untimely hunger attacks. A wholesome snack can be packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and good fats. You must aim to maximise nutrition and minimise poor food choices and empty calorie consumption," shared Shilpa Arora ND, a renowned Health Practitioner, Nutritionist and certified Macrobiotic Health Coach.
While gorging on a handful nuts and seeds, or relishing a cup of yogurt or a bowlful of salad may qualify as healthful snacking, Ayurveda has a different set of guidelines to share when it comes to snacking, although Ayurveda does not really recommend in-between meals munching, it does have some points that are worth sharing, take a look
1. Tips on tea and coffee consumption
Tea or coffee must be avoided while one is at work. In case you feel thirsty, have warm water or some natural fruit juice.
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