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The word Snack has somewhat of a negative connotation, but undeservedly so. In our health conscious society, full of weight watchers and calorie counters, snacking (which is defined as a small portion of food or a light meal, especially when consumed between regular meals) is considered to be inherently evil, socially irresponsible, and usually indicates a lack of self control. I would like to make case for snacking and educate you, the reader, as to the benefits of eating smaller portions so that you might be able to regularly enjoy a guilt free bag Beef Jerky every once in a while.
It is a scientifically proven fact that eating five or six small meals a day is better for one’s health than eating two or three large meals. The metabolism will speed up, energy levels will increase and ultimately you will burn more calories and lose weight. If you already have achieved your ideal weight, then you can still enjoy a happier, healthier and more active lifestyle and you will never have to worry about needing a nap after lunch!
An average serving of Beef Jerky will contain less than one gram of fat and only about 30 milligrams of cholesterol making it an ideal snack food and even a meal replacement when you are on the go, at al ball game, or just kicking back on the couch. Big meals slow your body down. The digestive system requires a lot of the body’s blood supply to break down the nutrients contained in a large lunch or dinner. This is why we feel sluggish after stuffing ourselves after Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner (Turkey does have some tranquilizing properties but not enough to induce the type of food coma I am referring to). A salad or a sandwich would do the job just as well for a between meal snack, but both of those items need refrigeration and not to many of us have refrigerators in our cars ( I do, but with all the beer I keep in there, I haven’t got any room for Caesar salads and tuna fish sandwiches).
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