Unhealthy snacks are linked with higher BMI, higher visceral fat mass and higher rates of chronic disease. However, not all snacking is unhealthy. Snacking is actually a healthy way of achieving optimal cognition, weight, and wellness goals. In this episode, host Brian Browne and co-host Lizzy Rasmussen delve into the data and research and discuss the Why, What, When, Where and the How of healthy snacking. Send us your feedback.
@neuro.nutritionist
@liztalksscience
@brainhealth365
1:49 What is snacking?
4:58 Is snacking beneficial?
5:35 Snacking and glucose regulation, concentration, mood, and hydration
12:00 Snacking to promote nutrient-dense eating habits
14:45 Overconsumption versus satiation
16:18 Ultra processed snacks
20:33 The “who, what, when, why, and how much” of snacking
21:12 Who: individualized approaches to snacking
22:20 What: the importance of snack composition
25:18 When: timing of snacking
28:53 Why: physiological hunger versus emotional eating
31:56 How much: why quantity matters
34:28 Protein-based snacks
36:28 Carbohydrate-based snacks
37:53 Healthy fat-based snacks
Podchaser is the ultimate destination for podcast data, search, and discovery. Learn More