Depending on the diet, it is suggested that 3 to 5 meals a day. In the latter, it is best to do 3 main meals and 2 which are also called light snacks or refreshments where you can enjoy a snack or two.

This is beneficial because you can feel satisfied longer and avoid eating too much at the next meal, which increases your chances of success. However, it is important to make the right choices of food otherwise terminate the cocktail hour into something harmful to your diet.


The perfect snack should contain carbohydrates, lean protein, fiber and some healthy fat, and is easy to prepare, carry and taste good. This can help satisfy cravings, to calm the mood, feel comforted and entertain your appetite until the next meal.

Here are 10 ideas, healthy, low in calories:

-1 + 1 apple slices low fat cheese.
-1 Cup + 1 tablespoon grape nuts.
Banana + ½ -1 cup of nonfat yogurt.
Cherry tomatoes -1 cup + 1 egg.
Medium peach -1 + ½ cup ricotta cheese.
-1 Cup beans + ¼ cup commercial humus.
Celery sticks -3 + 1 tablespoon of peanut butter.
Blueberries -1 cup + ½ cup ricotta cheese.
-6 Steamed asparagus spears + 1 slice of turkey breast.
Baked sweet -1 + 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese.