It’s as easy as 3+2

Many of us feel guilty about eating between meals - but if managed/done correctly it may help maintain weight and keep mood and energy levels consistent throughout the day.

We suggest following a 3+2 approach to your diet - eating 3 meals a day plus 2 snacks at traditional snacking times of 11am and 4pm.

Snacking can mean different things to different people, from a piece of fruit, to a cereal bar, to a sandwich. What's important is to make snacks count towards our dietary recommendation of the good things like vitamins, minerals and fibre - this is Smarter Snacking!

The benefit of snacking

Smarter Snacking means choosing snacks that are consistent with dietary guidelines and provide essential nutrients. These nutrients - such as vitamins and minerals - are required to keep our bodies functioning normally and are obtained from our diet.

Smarter Snacking can:

Provide some of the essential nutrients you need each day.
Provide nutrients for people who can't eat much at meals.
Help young children or elderly with small appetites get the energy and essential nutrients they need.
Give you energy as you go through a busy day, especially when it's a long time between meals.
Fuel your child's after-school activities or your after-work workout.
Prevent overeating at mealtimes due to hunger pangs.
Provide you with a great opportunity to meet your recommended 5 A DAY portions of fruit & veg.

The Special K long-term personal plan allows you to stick more easily to the amounts, and types, of food you need. It even includes great snack ideas, too.

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