It is healthier to eat six or seven small meals and/or snacks throughout the course of a day than to eat three meals and nothing else.
If you choose a small healthy snack between meals, it will actually do you good.
The snack will contribute to strong metabolism and it will keep your blood sugar at a stable level.
Snacking between meals in a healthy manner also acts as a way to discourage you from overeating at your next meal.
To feel fuller for a lengthier span of time, choose fiber-rich foods such as bran muffins, oatmeal, whole-wheat toast, mixed raw vegetables and sourdough pretzels.
If you are not getting enough fat in your diet this can mean your energy levels will be low. To pump it up higher, snack on nuts such as almonds, which are an excellent source of protein.
Another healthy snack idea is to combine two snacks together. For example, smear some peanut butter on an apple.
Keep in mind that the skin of the apple contains the largest percentage of fiber.
In addition, graham crackers and yogurt makes up a very healthy snack as well.
Speaking of yogurt, this is a good dairy choice for those who are not so crazy about drinking milk. Yogurt will make you feel full and energized.
Look for a brand that contains probiotics such as L. acidophilus, which is a live bacterial culture that is instrumental in the maintenance of a healthy digestive tract.