You are what you eat because you become what you feed your mind. Eating habits affect your life to a great extent. Healthy snacks on hand can transform your life for the better; however, the biggest challenge is to get rid of the bad ones.

Even though snacking has developed a ‘Bad Image’, and is considered unhealthy, snacks are an important part of the diet. They provide energy, reduce hunger pangs and keep you away from overeating at mealtimes.

Answer these questions by choosing the most appropriate response to know whether you are snacking healthy or just munching onto toxic junk.



Am I A Healthy Snacker?

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently/Daily

How often do you snack?

Junk Food

Fried Food

Baked and Roasted Snacks

What kind of snacks do you prefer mostly?

Eat directly from the bag/box

More than 1 serving

1 small plate/bowl

What is your serving size for snacks?

How often you feel satisfied after eating a healthy snack?

How often do you replace your unhealthy snacks with healthy options?

Do you replace your major meals with snacks?

Stressed, bored or upset

Someone offer you, you see or smell the food

Hungry

You usually crave for snacks when:

Go for Sweets, cake, candies and chocolate

Chew on sugar free gum

Have fresh fruits or dry fruits

How do you overcome your cravings for sweets?

Run to the kitchen and eat whatever is available

Eat leftover from dinner

Have a cup of milk

How do you manage your roaring stomach especially after dinner?

Restaurant, cafe or street outlets

In front of television or while working

Kitchen or dining area

Where do you enjoy eating the most?

The result shows that you are eating healthy snacks. You listen to your body’s hunger signals and feed it nutritious snacks that you carefully plan and prepare for yourself. Keep it up--you're doing great! Just focus on the food you are eating. It reduces cravings and helps control the portion size. Talk to our experts to know more about healthy snack options and join the “Eat Right” circle for more information on healthy eating habits.

 Low: You have healthy snacking habits

The result shows that you are a sensible snacker. Pay more attention to the food you are eating to improve your diet, manage your food cravings and achieve your health goals by replacing unhealthy snacks with healthy ones. Also, talk to our experts to know more about healthy snacking options and how you can improve controlling over food cravings. Use the food tracker under the “My Zone” section on The Wellness Corner app. You can also join the “Eat Right” circle and “Dunk the Junk” guided wellness program to improve your snacking habits.

Medium: You need to improve on snacking habits

The result shows that you do not eat healthy snacks and munch on toxic junk foods. You need to be aware of the food you are putting in your body, choose healthy snacking options, see the portion size and most importantly enjoy the healthy food you are eating. Keep in mind you don’t have to give up on your favorite foods, just indulge occasionally. Chat with a qualified dietitian on The Wellness Corner app to learn healthy tips and tricks to improve your snacking habits. You can also join “Eat Right” circle and “Dunk the Junk” Guided wellness program on the app to improve your snacking habits.

High: You are not a healthy snacker

Am I A Healthy Snacker?

Brilliantly

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