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Snacking is a way to sneak a variety of nutrients into your diet. Maya Feller, a registered dietitianin New York, says you can't go wrong with a handful of mixed nuts. With fibre, protein and calcium, nuts can help your heart. The Journal of Nutrition reported that eating almonds can improve good HDL cholesterol levels and remove cholesterol from the body.
Snacking on foods helps preserve your muscle mass. The body can absorb only a finite amount of protein per meal, says Lisa Reed, CEO of Lisa Reed Fitness, citing research in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. Distributing protein throughout the day via snacking can maximize protein . That's especially beneficial for people over 60. "Their bodies don't use 'protein' as as the bodies of younger people," she explains. "When seniors don't get enough protein, they are more at risk for falls and fractures."
Distributing your calories and nutrients into smaller meals may also provide for those worried about type 2 diabetes. A small 2017 study from Greece showed that eating six smaller meals each day not only improved blood sugar levels but also decreased hunger in people with diabetes." In my patients trying to control sugar levels," says Feller, "if they have a snack that's , they are more likely to have level blood sugar readings, as opposed to the highs and the lows."
Other studies show that blueberries may fight age -related memory and may even help ward off Alzheimer's, while and cheese can help protect bone health. Smart snacks with multiple health benefits include vegetables with hummus, salad with berries,eggs, and avocado.