Choose Healthier Snacks over Junk
@Gabugs (1895)
United States
January 25, 2022 2:02pm CST
Our supermarkets today are flooded with junk foods and come in fancy packages to attract attention, especially from children. It seems as if junk food is everywhere we look. The shelves are stocked full of candies, potato chips, cakes, donuts, and assorted baked goods.
People, snacking on these junk- foods are found to be obese and consequently suffer from several health problems. These foods contain loads of grease, saturated fats, refined sugar, and white flour. Choosing healthier snacks for yourself and your family is of significant importance. You can still enjoy a quick snack and get the essential nutrition by replacing junk food with healthier alternatives.
Fresh fruits, such as apples and oranges, make for excellent substitutes to candy bars. A handful of almonds can replace a bag of potato chips, baked potatoes replace French fries, and skim or low-fat milk replaces whole milk. You can also choose low-fat frozen yogurt topped with nuts and fresh fruit instead of having loads of ice cream daily.
Snacking can still be fun after all while simultaneously choosing to stay healthy.
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@Scrapper88 (5957)
• United States
25 Jan 22
I am trying to eat healthy foods and cut down on all the sugar.
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@Gabugs (1895)
• United States
26 Jan 22
@Scrapper88 Glad you are making the effort. persistence is the key. Happy Eating!
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@kaylachan (57974)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Jan 22
If that works for you, great. However, we also tend to over endulage as a society in general. It doesn't matter what it is. You also can buy frozen french fries, and bake them instead of fry them. You can be more aware of what you eat. If you have a craving for something, go for it. If you try to fight cravings, or force yourself to adopt a different lifestyle, you're only hurting yourself in the long run. The food mentioned above, can be dangerous. if you over do it.
Just watch what you eat, and enjoy what you eat. You're much better off for it.
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@kaylachan (57974)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jan 22
@Gabugs While this is true, you have to remember what's considered "healthy" is always changing. Moderoation is key. I pretty much said the same thing. However, if adults don't learn not to over endulage, how can they teach their kids? With so many diets out there, it can be frusterating to know what is, and isn't healthy.
@Gabugs (1895)
• United States
26 Jan 22
@kaylachan You are right that we need to watch what we eat and enjoy it as well. However, one must use moderation and teach our kids to choose what we eat wisely. Cravings for junk food, have got to be monitored and it is the parents' responsibility to guide their kids by teaching them to eat healthier versions.
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