Usually, the feeling of hunger or an empty stomach that tends to appear at specific times of the day is quite normal, and you shouldn't fear gaining weight if you snack between meals. Remember that doctors and nutritionists recommend having five meals a day, and skipping some of them with the idea of losing weight is a mistake. Having a snack in the mid-morning and an afternoon snack is healthy because, on one hand, it will allow you to arrive at the main meals with less hunger (thus avoiding overeating) and, on the other hand, you will keep your metabolism active for a longer time (which means a greater caloric consumption spread throughout the day). The problem is not eating something when hunger strikes, but what to eat. The lack of time or laziness when it comes to preparing a healthy snack often leads us to the simplest option: opening a bag of chips, buying bread, or eating things that contain a lot of sugar. To avoid this, include in your shopping list the ingredients you need to always have on hand delicious snacks that can satisfy your appetite without adding extra calories. Cooking Recipes Here is a list of snacks you can prepare at home that will be very useful in your diet. Take note. (We recommend clicking on the recipe title for more details) Banana Bread with Walnuts Great for breakfast or to take to the office. Low-Carb Sandwich These lettuce wrap sandwiches are a light and low-carb snack for those on a diet, containing only 140 calories. Carrot Salad A salad of grated carrots with a sweet dressing. Cucumber Salad A salad of thin slices of cucumber in rice vinegar. Cereal and Marshmallow Bars This recipe is a hit with kids. The original is made with rice cereal, but you can make variations with different cereals.