The Rules of Snacking

There's a few rules you should follow on snacking and just remember, this is something to hold you over to the next major or big meal:

1. Keep It Light
Remember, it's a snack, not a meal. So cap the calories at about 350 calories. Anything over that, it's a meal!

2. Up The Protein
To keep muscle growth going in full force all day long, be sure your snacks contain some quality protein. Shoot for at least 8 grams and/or more.


3. Eat Clean
Snacking is an opportunity to work toward your daily macros and get the right vitamins, minerals, and fiber into your diet. But this will happen only if you stick to whole foods and avoid the packaged crap that dumps unwanted calories and synthetic ingredients into your gut.

4. Play The Clock
To avoid packing on fat, most of your snacking calories should come mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Try to limit late-night snacking to only items rich in protein, such as cottage cheese.

Article Content by Flex Magazine

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