Yes! You can snack while on your Medical Weight Loss Clinic program
Feeling a snack attack coming on? What and when you eat matters. But Medical Weight Loss Clinic professionals can help you make healthier decisions, avoid hunger pangs and see lasting results.
When we’re working hard to lose weight, so many factors come into play. A healthier weight comes from a balance of lifestyle changes. It’s not just which foods we eat or how much exercise we get – though those are important pieces. Jamie Parnell, manager at the White Lake location of Medical Weight Loss Clinic, says when we eat can also impact our progress.
Medical Weight Loss Clinic patients may be surprised to find out snacking – the right way – is encouraged for a healthier diet.
Patients who seek the guidance of our professional staff may be surprised to find out that snacking is allowed on the Medical Weight Loss Clinic plan.
“Snacking between meals is encouraged with healthy choices,” Jamie says.
In some cases, she adds, it will even help with weight loss!
It all comes down to nurturing your metabolism - the chemical reactions that change the food we consume into the energy we need every day. It turns out, when we snack can be nearly as important as what kind of foods we consume each day when it comes to weight loss or maintenance. Don’t wait until hunger strikes.
“Eating every couple of hours improves your metabolism,” Jamie says. “It also helps with digestion and prevents you from feeling too full.”
Of course, continuous snacking isn’t recommended. It doesn’t allow your digestion time to do its work. Yet, planning to eat a healthy meal or snack every 2 to 4 hours can keeps patients satisfied and able to make better food choices.
“Vegetables and fruits are great to snack on when you’re hungry,” Jamie adds. “They provide your body energy and are high in fiber to keep you fuller longer. Snacking on foods that are low in sugar and calories are always healthy choices.”
Sugary or processed foods might sound enticing. While they might provide an initial boost of energy, without any nutritious value, they work against our healthy goals. Instead, find inspiration for your next snack among our recipes or supplements.
When it comes to snacking, it’s best to stick to daytime hours. There’s a scientific reason why.
“We recommend you stop eating about 2 hours before bed to make sure your body has time to burn off foods as energy instead of storing them as fat,” Jamie says.
Keep these simple snacking tips in mind to keep your metabolism and digestion working toward a healthier weight. Let us know how it’s going.
Are you looking for support on your own health journey? We’ve got personalized programs and a friendly, knowledgeable staff that can help you reach those goals. Why wait? Reach out your free consultation at MWLC.com
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When we’re on a healthy journey, it might seem counterintuitive to snack throughout the day. But it’s actually a great way to stay on track while pursuing weight loss goals. Just ask Dee Verhil, manager at the Medical Weight Loss Clinic in Lansing, Mich.
Popcorn can be a great healthy snack. Check out Medical Weight Loss Clinic’s recipe page for ways to flavor it into something even more delicious and filling.
“Snacking is part of the Medical Weight Loss Clinic program,” she says. “It’s a great way to reach your weight loss goals with a little help. Snacking is for anyone and everyone. If you’re busy, on-the-go or working from home, anyone can benefit from a healthy snack. They can be incorporated right into your meal plan.”
Dee recommends healthy fruit or vegetable snacks, or Medical Weight Loss Clinic’s bars for anyone who’s on-the-go. It’s easy to prepare healthy snacks so you always have a stash to reach into before hunger strikes.
“Our bars can help with your cravings,” Dee says. “They can satisfy your sweet tooth and help keep you feeling full.”
A new line of Medical Weight Loss Clinic supplements provide 15 grams of protein and are gluten-free. So it’s easy to amp up the healthy ingredients in your day while enjoying flavors that feel like a pure treat. Dee says the most popular flavors at her clinic seem to be Medical Weight Loss Clinic bars in Salted Pretzel Toffee, Caramel Nut and Peanut Butter Cup.
They’re perfectly portioned for a snack and can be enjoyed as-is or creatively used in a recipe. Dee suggests when you’re craving sweet and salty foods, to crumble a Salted Pretzel Toffee Bar over some fresh, warm popcorn. “It’s the best of both worlds,” she says.
The ideal times to snack are mid-morning, mid-afternoon or early evening. Dress up popcorn with flavors like Cajun spice or Apple Cinnamon for a filling treat. When you’re looking for a crunch, celery is an easy and healthy option. And Dee suggests chopping up your vegetables ahead of time and popping them into a container with a portion of Italian dressing. It will marinate the vegetables and amp up the flavor, giving you a healthy crunchy snack.
Snacking isn’t just part of a healthy diet. It’s actually a great way to model healthy eating for children and others in our lives.
“A huge part of why people come here is to set a good example for kiddos in the home,” Dee says. “It does help in that way.”
In all, Medical Weight Loss Clinic and our professionals provide a respite – a safe space for patients to come and focus on their own needs and goals. “It’s really uplifting to be part of that,” Dee says.
Why not make an appointment today and find out how you can benefit from a Medical Weight Loss Clinic program? Schedule your free consultation online or by calling 1-800-GET-SLIM.