New York, New York (PressExposure) March 03, 2010 -- If you are in the habit of snacking, you are not alone. Thousands of people indulge in this habit. A recent survey suggests that this habit is on the rise among Canadians. This study was conducted by NPD Group, which is a market research firm.

However, there is no reason to be alarmed. The study found out that people are more likely to snack during the day rather than after dinner. Fruit, yogurt and snack bars were among the top snacks which people preferred. This might be a healthy trend for the Canadians. There isn't a problem if you eat healthy snacks. However, even healthy snacks should be eaten in moderation.

If you choose wisely, you can select healthy snacks for weight loss. Such healthy snacks can prevent hunger pangs and even overeating at meals. Here is some good news for snackers. Did you know that healthy snacking can help you in weight loss?

U.S. National Weight Control Registry conducted a study on weight loss maintenance. Among more than 5000 men and women who lost more than 70 pounds, the majority of them ate often during the day. They didn't eat just 3 large meals a day, but ate snacks in between. However they must have been careful in selecting healthy snacks for weight loss.

This snacking in between meals can help in providing you energy. You will not feel so hungry and can easily avoid eating too much during meals. You can also provide your body with a healthy dose of essential nutrients like fiber, calcium etc. through snacks. The trick is to choose nutritious snacks. By choosing healthy snack foods you will be doing yourself a favor in fighting against obesity. However you may not have extreme fast weight loss, with this strategy.

Here are a few things to keep in mind. For better weight control, snacks of men should be in the range of 200-250 calories. Snacks for women should be in the 150-200 calorie range. At the same time, choose snacks which have low glycemic index (GI). Foods with low GI tend to be digested slowly and lead to a gradual rise in sugar level. You must be aware that rapid spike is sugar levels is not good.

People have to beware of a few things. They should not over indulge in eating snacks, even if they are eating healthy snack foods. Eat in moderation and you should be fine. Resist the temptation to snack too often and avoid unhealthy or fattening foods. Finally, rejoice as this latest study indicates that snacking can actually be good for weight loss. So include snacking in your fast weight loss program.

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