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According to the Food Information Council’s Food and Health Survey from 2022, quite a few Americans enjoy an occasional snack. The survey revealed that nearly three in four people in the US munch on something at least once a day: 34% stick to one time, 25% reported snacking twice, and 14% admitted to snacking three or more times a day.

Statistics prove that people enjoy eating something light in between meals; however, whether it’s healthy for them to do so remains a somewhat unsolved mystery.

“The evidence on snacking is very mixed, some research suggests having a gap between meals can help our metabolism return to a fasting level and allow the acidity levels to return to normal in our mouth, reducing risk of tooth decay. However, other evidence suggests that at least for some people, eating six smaller meals can help with weight management more than two-three larger ones,” award-winning dietitian, science communicator, and Senior Teaching Fellow at Aston Medical School, Dr. Duane Mellor, told Bored Panda in a recent interview.

Registered dietitian/nutritionist (RDN) and Associate Teaching Professor at Syracuse University, Jane Burrell, believes that snacking can be a great addition to a healthy eating pattern if you put a little thought into it. “First, snacks should be nutritious (most of the time), that is, they should be food that comes from nature and contains ingredients that you would find in your own kitchen and provide nutrients as well as enjoyment,” she told Bored Panda. “And yes, nutritious food can be delicious!”

Dr. Duane Mellor suggested that the best snacks health-wise are things like fresh fruit and vegetables (possibly with something like hummus) or a small handful of unsalted nuts or seeds.