Despite the benefits that snacking can offer, many people think of snacks as something extra they shouldn’t eat. Snacking can help or hurt a healthful diet, so learn how to snack the right way!
Here are five myths about snacking
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![]() Fact: Eating a small amount of food, such as an apple or half a turkey sandwich a few hours before a meal will not spoil your appetite, and keeps you from getting so hungry that you would be inclined to overeat at your next meal. |
![]() Fact: While snacks may expose the teeth to food (and decay-producing bacteria) more often, choosing foods that are not sticky and brushing your teeth afterward help prevent cavities. |
![]() Fact: Snacking on foods from the Daily Food Guide can help fill in the gaps in meals to complete a healthful diet. |
![]() Fact: It’s possible to eat fun foods and still follow a low fat diet, but it requires little planning. Consider drinking nonfat milk instead of low-fat milk for example to make “room” for an extra teaspoon of fat. |
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