Snack Attacks

Snack Attacks

most people like snacking... definately including me.. as u all know.. my supply haven't quite went out before.. hahah. Here are some little facts i compiled on snacking.. my theory is.. 2 bowl of 'junkie' food is no comparison to a single handful of 'gourmet' food! ken :)

'junkie food' = low in nutrition, not fresh, not well balanced(high salt, high sugar...etc), low in visual pleasure. COMMON MISCONCEPTION: Junkie food dun mean CHEAP food... similary 'Gourmet' food dun mean EXPENSIVE food! fresh food n fruits, right taste, prepared with highest standard of hygiene.. use natural herbs n spices.. etc.. paprika, pasleys, basil leaf, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, chilly, onions, oregano, peppers... for marination n cooking... use preferably none of things like msg, chicken stock cubes, some yuckie tasting cancer-causing powder..... nono YUCKS!!!!

of cos.. cook with thoughts...I believe in cooking n preparing for the 'King's party'... outreachs... church, cell group activities are seriously King's parties.. remember.. it us eating the food.. n we r all crowned princes n princess! aren't we VVIPs? :) Amen!!!

Did You Know That...
-Munching on just one carrot will meet your vitamin A needs for the entire day?

-Preschoolers get nearly one third of their energy from snacks?

-Snacking is on the rise: 75 percent of us eat at least one snack a day?

-A planned snack can help prevent overeating?
-Television watching tends to increase snacking--particularly on high-fat, high-calorie "goodies"?

Snacking can help or hurt a healthful diet. The difference depends on what you choose and how much you eat. Whether you like to munch, nibble, or simply quench the mid-afternoon "hungries," you can make snacking work for you. It just takes a little planning.

Benefits Of Snacking
Snacks can give you an energy boost to help fuel your body between meals. Your body uses up the carbohydrate stores in your liver (which help maintain a normal level of blood sugar) in 4 to 6 hours. You need food to replace them. Many people can benefit from eating snacks. Growing children with tiny appetites may not be able to fulfill their energy needs with only three meals a day. Snacks can provide what may be missing from their meals.Athletes of all ages have increased energy demands. They especially need energy in the form of carbohydrates, which help power exercising muscles. Snacks such as sandwiches, bread buns, pau, and fruit can help give athletes the additional energy they need. Teenagers are well known for their snack attacks and for good reason. They also have high energy and nutrient needs to support their growing bodies. Carefully chosen snacks can help fuel their growth. Carrying a baby places additional nutrient and energy demands on the mother. Selective snacking can help pregnant women meet their extra nutrition needs. Small, frequent snacks can be especially helpful for women who have morning sickness or who always feel full. Older adults who can eat only small portions of food at a time may find it easier to maintain their health by eating snacks to supplement their meals. Snacks can offer nutritional advantages, but they also can become liabilities, depending on the types and quantities of food they contain. Mindless nibbling can lead to trouble in the form of unwanted calories. Some snacks--such as potato chips, prawn crackers, chocolate, and sweets--can add a fat burden to the diet. And high-fat diets are clearly linked with such chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer.

Removing The Guilt: Snacking Myths
Despite the benefits that snacking can offer, many people think of snacks as something extra they should not eat.

Here are five myths worth challenging:

Myth - Snacks are fattening.

Fact - Eating a snack during a long stretch between meals can take the edge off hunger, which might lead to overeating otherwise. Of course, specific snack food choices will make a difference.

Myth - Snacks spoil your appetite for meals.

Fact - Eating a small amount of food--maybe an apple or half of a turkey sandwich--2 to 3 hours before a meal will not spoil an appetite. But it may keep you from becoming ravenously hungry. By eating a snack, you can be more in control of your food choices and less inclined to overeat at your next meal.

Myth - Snacking causes cavities.

Fact - While snacks 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. Some foods such as cheese have been found to have properties that prevent cavity formation.

Myth - Snacking is the same as eating junk food.

Fact – Snacking does not have to equate junk food, choosing better alternatives can help fill in the gaps in meals to complete a healthful diet.

Myth - Healthful snacking means I can never eat potato chips again.

Fact - It's possible to eat fun foods and still follow a diet that is low in fat, but it requires a little planning. If you have a high fat snack, you need to balance that out with lower-fat choices at other meals. One snack, one meal, or one day of eating cannot make or break your health. It is what you eat consistently over time that counts.

Instead of munching absent-mindedly, make snacking a conscious activity. Ideally, this means eating without doing anything else at the same time (for example, watching TV). Otherwise, you can easily overeat without realizing it.

Choose lower-fat snacks:
Instead of
Chendol coconut milk.. can be yummy.. haha :P

Bubor cha cha
Meat curry puff unfortunately... old chang kee..
Potato crisps
Ice cream haagen daz not counted la... hahhaaa....... next time if i have a bigger fridge at home.. i'll do ice cream for u all! low fat one.. use honey as sweetener! haven't tried the recipe.
Milkshake maybe low fat milk with fresh strawberries should be considered healthy
Ice cream bar
Butter cookie butter dun go well without extra sugar.. so thats y its selected.
Pound cake... saralee cake lor.. hmm.. wanping's brownies veri healthy!!!!! extra chocolate onli..

Try

Cheng Tng not the one using canned longan/lychee sugar syrup..
Mango pudding of cos.. goodluck if u add extra sugar syrup to it..
Sardine puff my sunday favourite breakfast.. extra big.. 2 for $1.. in market near my hse!
Pretzels
Low fat frozen yogurt.... yea... i like to freeze meiji aloe vera yogurts.. 3 for $2 onli sia.. buy this.. taste better than gelato!!! n cos its frozen.. u gotta eat slowly=more filling!
Fruit smoothie next time i give u all a detailed recipe to make good smoothie at home!
Frozen juice bar
Marie biscuits cream cracker aka soda biscuits, not the one with sugar coating... mcvities all r quite good.. of cos.. chocolate cookies at times r fine lo..
Chiffon cake.. Pandan cake lor..

Keep the above tips in mind that next time you reach for a snack. Happy Snacking!