What kind of mini meals should you eat during the day?

Control your appetite with small meals

Studies have shown that eating small meals throughout the day is a great way to help control your appetite and your weight.

But what kind of food should you be nibbling away on during your day?

Healthy snacks and small meals

Fresh fruit, nuts, and raw veggies are always winners when it comes to filling your body with nourishing food, satisfying your appetite, and squashing those naughty food cravings.

Some other healthy snack ideas you could try:

• Low-fat popcorn
• Plain yoghurt with a drizzle of honey
• Dried fruit (not too much as this has quite a bit of sugar)
• Rice cakes or provitas with low-fat cream cheese

Power-packed protein lunch

For lunch, instead of reaching for a sandwich, make a base green salad and then switch up the protein every day.

Here are a few ideas for protein:

• Tuna
• Grilled, smoked, roasted, or stir-fried chicken pieces
• Beans, lentils, or chickpeas
• Tofu
• Slices of boiled egg

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