What Makes Snacking So Hard?

Fruit vs. BBQ Chips

The speaker starts by admitting confusion around appropriate snacking after conversations with family and clients. They then argue that a large piece of fruit, like a 200-calorie apple, is a much better snack than a bag of chips with similar calories.

Breakdown

• Nutrition: Fruits are high in vitamins and minerals, while chips are full of fat, carbs, and sodium, with minimal vitamins and minerals.

• Satiety: Fruits like apples are naturally filling, while chips are designed to be addictive and lead to overeating.

• Portion Control: It's easy to overeat chips from a bag, while an apple's size naturally promotes portion control.

Healthy & Happy Life

The speaker concludes by recommending fruits over packaged snacks because they are designed to nourish your body and promote a healthy weight, while packaged snacks are designed for profit and overconsumption.