Are you a “Grazer” or “Gorger”?

Mom – I am hungry” is my favorite childhood memory because it always followed by some home cooked or delicious healthy snack. As a child, I remember I was constantly hungry because of my growing body needs and I would only eat a little at each meal. I still eat a small meal every 2-3 hours.

I did not realize that I was a “grazer” until recently I read about it in my Health Coach course by Dr. Sears Wellness Institute.  Dr. Sears recommends this approach of eating rather than “gorging”, which is eating 3 big meals with long gaps in between.

According to Dr. Sears “Grazers” have:

• lower blood cholesterol
• less PPL (high blood levels of artery-clogging fats after eating)
• less after-meal vasoconstriction (less artery narrowing)
• more stable blood sugar and blood insulin levels
• lower levels of stress hormones
• leaner bodies

https://www.drsearswellnessinstitute.org/blog/eating-right-for-gut-health/

Now the challenge comes – with our busy schedule we don’t have time to plan 3 meals, let alone 6-7 throughout the day.  Here are some simple ideas for “grazing”:

• Handful of nuts of your choice
• Greek Yogurt
• A slice of Cheese
• Fruits like Banana, apples or bowl of blueberries
• Boiled Egg

If you are planning to try “grazing” – keep in mind that “portion control” is the key.

Remember Dr. Sears Rule of 2s:

• Eat twice as often.
• Eat half as much.
• Chew twice as long.
• Take twice the time to dine

Have a Blessed Day!!

Here are some additional ideas for the healthy snacks to eat at work:

https://www.forbes.com/pictures/feki45eejdm/10-healthy-snacks-to-eat-at-your-desk/#11b97aee1ef2