How To Choose Healthy Snacks With Mindful Eating | Nutritionist Explains | Myprotein

Expert dietician explains why we shouldn't avoid snacking. Snacks can be hugely beneficial in supporting us to lead a healthy lifestyle and have a balanced diet. In this video, specialist sports dietitian Elle Kelly, a fellow lover of snacks, tells us why we shouldn't believe the myth that 'snacking is bad'. Snacking often carries a negative reputation, with many claiming that it’s not healthy or leads to weight gain, but Elle argues that this is because of the types of foods that people think about when they hear the word snacks, and how they’re eaten. *** Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Mindless eating 01:24 - Snacking benefits 02:06 - A balanced snack 05:05 - Outro Snack ideas 🍫 Greek yoghurt with berries and seeds Nuts with dark chocolate and an apple Toast or crackers with hummus and carrot sticks Protein shake with a handful of dried fruit and nuts Tortilla chips with hummus and chopped vegetables