(NAPSI)—If you’re like many Americans, you enjoy a snack two or three times a day. Snacks are a great way to improve your diet, if they’re balanced.
Balanced snacks can be just as important as balanced meals. A balanced snack includes foods that contain protein in addition to carbohydrates and a little fat. The protein slows down the absorption of the carbohydrates, keeping you fuller longer and helping your blood sugar to stay constant. Include yogurt, cheese, peanut butter and other protein foods when you snack.
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