What's the best thing to snack on, that's good for my body+weight. Options

[IzzyGrace]

Fruit is great - badabababa, I'm loving it.
But I'm trying to resist the call of cravings for chocolate and sweets My mom's really stingy on buying snack bars. We tried Weight Watchers ice cream once - it was gone in less than a week. I eat Special K in the morning. Or, rather, I did before our pantry got infested with ants I prefer my cereal without insects, thank you.

[Reidar]

Snacks are bad. Eat complete meals.

"Research tells us that complete digestion and assimilation of one meal takes roughly three to four hours. The digestive process involves a stepwise procedure of various enzymes and gastric juices being introduced as they are needed. As one completes its job, the next comes as the first is dissipated. And so forth until digestion is complete enough for assimilation to occur. However, if one snacks during this process, the original digestive enzymes are forced to enter, thereby negating the effectiveness of the ones already there." -Power: A Scientific Approach

Dark chocolate also has proven benefits. A little bit of chocolate is healthy.

[Trolling]

Snacks are bad. Eat complete meals.

"Research tells us that complete digestion and assimilation of one meal takes roughly three to four hours. The digestive process involves a stepwise procedure of various enzymes and gastric juices being introduced as they are needed. As one completes its job, the next comes as the first is dissipated. And so forth until digestion is complete enough for assimilation to occur. However, if one snacks during this process, the original digestive enzymes are forced to enter, thereby negating the effectiveness of the ones already there." -Power: A Scientific Approach

Dark chocolate also has proven benefits. A little bit of chocolate is healthy.

Snacks are good. I don't know where you heard full meals are better than snacking continuously throughout the day. "Choose healthy snacks

Select foods that satisfy your hunger, supply your body with energy and provide important nutrients. Here are some of your best snack picks:

* Whole grains. Whole-grain snacks are rich in fiber and complex carbohydrates, which give you energy with staying power. Look for items such as low-fat whole-grain crackers, whole-grain pretzels and whole-grain crispbreads.
* Fruits and vegetables. Eating fruits and vegetables provides a feeling of fullness with no fat and only a small number of calories. They also provide vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients.
* Nuts and seeds. Nuts and seeds provide protein, so you will feel fuller longer. They can be high in fat, but it's mostly monounsaturated, a healthy kind of fat. Nuts and seeds are high in calories, however, so don't eat them in large quantities.
* Low-fat dairy products. Cheese, yogurt and other dairy products are good sources of calcium and protein, plus many other vitamins and minerals. Dairy products can be high in fat, so choose the low-fat versions. Some yogurts have extra added sugar, so look for low-calorie or "light" varieties.
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-diet/HQ01396

"To keep energy levels going — and avoid weight gain — steer clear of foods with lots of simple carbohydrates (sugars) like candy bars or soda. Look for foods that contain complex carbohydrates like whole-grain breads and cereals and combine them with protein-rich snacks such as peanut butter or low-fat yogurt or cheese."

http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nu...thy_snacks.html

The biggest problem in America is the type of food we decide to "snack" on. Just stick to healthy alternatives and you will be fine.

I eat like 5-10 snacks a day and eat lighter meals. You do not feel as bloated after a meal plus it makes digestion easier.