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Snacks can provide us with many of the necessary daily nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Preparing snacks in a variety of ways can stimulate interest in eating by providing colour, texture and flavour.
Snacks can affect health negatively if they provide too many empty calories. An excess of calories is the primary cause of obesity in our country.
Too much sugar can contribute to dental problems and weight gain.
It is always important to understand your Food Labels and make sure to know when food packaging claims are fact or fiction.
Learn How Food Packaging Claims are Often Misleading - 22min
Learn How Food Packaging Claims are Often Misleading - 22min
Choosing foods often that are highly processed or high in fat can lead to cardiovascular disease.
Eating a lot of foods high in salt can contribute to a health condition known as hypertension or high blood pressure.
Choose foods high in fibre daily. Snacks such as low sugar granola bars, fresh fruit such as apples and pears, as well as seeds and nuts, are great sources of fibre.
Positive Effects of Healthy Snacks and Appetizers
Positive Effects of Healthy Snacks and Appetizers
Snacks provide
good source energy
needed nutrients such as fats, carbohydrates, protein, and often vitamins and minerals
help for the growth and development of the body
quick sources of nutrients when time is a factor
convenience and nutritional value during extended activities such as hiking
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