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Snacking vs High-Carb Diet: What’s Worse?
I’ll begin this article with a warning:
“You may never snack again after reading this blog.”
Snacking is a fascinating topic to discuss. But it is also a critical topic.
You see, there are mixed opinions about snacking. Some people consider snacking to be a healthy activity. Others think it harms your health and can make you gain weight.
In this article, we will look at the health effects of snacking in detail.
What is snacking, and why do people snack?
Snacking is the act of consuming beverages or food between your regular meals.
“Snack foods” is a term that is used to refer to high-calorie, processed food items like cookies and chips.
Snacking, however, means drinking or eating something between meals, regardless of how healthy or unhealthy the food or drink is (1).
Most people snack when they’re hungry — the implication is that hunger is the primary motivation behind snacking. But other factors may play a role — including food availability, time of the day, social environment, and location.
