Recommendations for Eating Between Meals

  One of the worst things we can do when we are watching our weight is eating between meals. The foods we choose to eat at inappropriate times are generally high in calories and very low in nutritional content. A good recommendation to decrease hunger between meals is to eat vegetables. They provide minimal caloric intake and offer significant nutritional value. Eating carrots, celery, leek, pumpkin, and beetroot is an excellent option. Vegetables have a high content of complex carbohydrates that generate glucose, ensuring us energy throughout the day. Fruits are another very good option; they give us vitamins and at the same time, we are ingesting liquids. Moreover, they are like a natural candy, due to their high fructose content that prevents sugar drops. We can also consume whole grains, which provide fiber, protein, and carbohydrates. In addition to being good for avoiding slow intestinal transit, they help eliminate waste and toxins. So you have no excuses to say that you don't know what to eat when you get attacked by hunger; remember that vegetables and fruits can be eaten at any time and place. As always, the key is in the quantities. Nutritious Cooking Recipes: - Lettuce Tacos with Jicama and Chicken - Tomato and Panela Cheese Salad - Stuffed Tomatoes with Couscous - Strawberry Mousse