You may feel mortified about snacking, but snacks aren't necessarily bad. In fact, mini-meals several times a day can prove to be beneficial in many ways, as shown:
Snacks can give you an energy boost to help fuel your body between meals.
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.
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.
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.
