Dear MEL Topic Readers,
1 in 4 people who eat healthy meals blow it on snacks, study says
Over 70% of American adults are either overweight, a BMI of 25 to 29.9,
or obese, BMI of 30 or higher, according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC). Even though more people are trying to eat healthy meals, the fat
ratio is on the rise among not only adults but also children. Why so? According
to a study, over 90% of American adults eat one or more snacks on any given
day. The most popular snacks in the US are cookies, chips, crackers, pretzels,
and candies, such as Oreo cookies, M&M, Snickers, and Doritos chips only to
name a few. These tasty and satisfying snacks are convenient, portable, and
affordable. In the meanwhile, these snacks are highly processed and sugary, not
ideal for your health and weight. So, if you can live with healthy meals, try
healthy snacks, too such as nuts and fruits to maximize the benefits of the
meals. What matters to your health is not just what you eat on the table but
also at your desk.
Enjoy reading the article and review what and how much you eat a day.
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