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background_color_opacity=\u201c1\u201d background_hover_color_opacity=\u201c1\u201d column_backdrop_filter=\u201cnone\u201d column_shadow=\u201cnone\u201d column_border_radius=\u201cnone\u201d column_link_target=\u201c_self\u201d column_position=\u201cdefault\u201d gradient_direction=\u201cleft_to_right\u201d overlay_strength=\u201c0.3\u201d width=\u201c1\/1\u201d tablet_width_inherit=\u201cdefault\u201d animation_type=\u201cdefault\u201d bg_image_animation=\u201cnone\u201d border_type=\u201csimple\u201d column_border_width=\u201cnone\u201d column_border_style=\u201csolid\u201d][vc_column_text] Snacking is a Critical Part of How We EatThe benefits of having healthy meals can be counteracted if you continue to indulge in unhealthy snacks. These tips will show you how to make better choices, and what options will help you snack like a nutritionist.Time It Right \u2013 When having snacks, it\u2019s important to get the timing right. This is accomplished by listening to your body\u2019s cues and learning the difference between hunger and appetite. Hunger is the feeling of discomfort due to a lack of food, along with a desire to eat. Appetite, on the other hand, is a desire for something. Your stomach growling would be as a result of hunger, where a craving for a specific food would be due to appetite. While eating for appetite is alright sometimes, it\u2019s important to be mindful of what you eat, and try to stick with three meals a day and only snack when you\u2019re above a 7 on the hunger scale.Choose Satisfying, Filling Snacks \u2013Certain snacks are a better choice than others. When you\u2019re feeling the need to snack, select foods that are high in fiber as they take longer for your body to digest and will leave you feeling fuller longer. You can also pair a healthy carb with a protein to slow down the release of the carb\u2019s sugars into your body, also keeping you feeling full for longer.Get Convenient Options \u2013With the busy lifestyle we all live, it can be hard to fit healthy snacking into our day. For this reason, it\u2019s essential that our snack options are convenient. You can do this by prepping healthy choices in advance, so they\u2019re easy for you to get to, or leave some emergency options in your car or at work, so you aren\u2019t tempted to reach for something less nutritious.Healthy snacking is a major component of eating better and living a healthier lifestyle. If learning more about how food impacts your life and those of others interests you, you may want to look into becoming a holistic nutritionist via the online courses available through Edison Institute of Nutrition.Edison Institute of Nutrition is highly recognized for its nutrition courses in Canada, and individuals can participate in online learning programs. Individuals can sign up for nutrition programs that cover a variety of topics including:Achieving a better state of healthGaining knowledge about holistic nutritionBecoming a holistic nutrition resource for othersPursuing a professional certification in holistic nutritionFor further information about our programs, such as our Introductory Program and our Diploma in Holistic Nutrition, call Edison Institute of Nutrition today at 1\u2212800\u2212456\u22129313 or contact us to speak with one of our educational advisors. 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