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There are many different opinions on the healthiness of snacking. Some people think of snacks as processed foods with high calories, but snacks don’t have to be junk food. Depending on what snacks you’re eating, and how often, these little in-between- meal bites can be highly beneficial or detrimental to your overall health. Healthy vs. Unhealthy Snacks
surround yourself with healthy alternatives. Fill your fridge and pantry with whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and nuts and legumes. With those in your kitchen, you’ll have plenty of healthy options to choose from when you’re hungry. Who Benefits From Snacking? Depending on your weight, fitness level, and medical conditions, snacking throughout the day can be more effective than eating three large meals a day. Individuals who are crunched for time, have particular health conditions, are athletic, or are trying to lose or maintain weight all benefit from healthy snacking throughout the day. People who have high cholesterol or diabetes can better maintain their cholesterol and blood glucose levels if they eat frequently during the day. For athletes, snacking helps distribute the consumption of nutrients their body needs throughout the day instead of all at once. This way, their energy levels stay the same instead of fluctuating with their meal times. If you find yourself in need of a quick bite, think clementines and almonds instead of chips and Pop-Tarts. You’ll still satisfy your hunger without jeopardizing your health or increasing your waistline.
People snack when they’re hungry, but
they also do it when they’re stressed, bored, or have a habit. When people snack on unhealthy junk food when they’re bored, the result is weight gain. An excellent way to avoid unhealthy snacks is to
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Hot Meals and Dignity at My Brother’s Table
and sex are welcome guests. For many of these people, the meal they have at MBT is their only source of daily nourishment. This is why MBT is open every day of
Hunger and poverty are real and present problems in our society. In Massachusetts alone, over 652,000 people struggle with hunger, and 1 in 8 children will go to bed hungry tonight. Hunger and poverty don’t
the year, regardless of weather or holiday. They have been open for over 10,000 consecutive days, and last year alone, they served over 186,000 meals. In addition to serving meals at their kitchen, MBT also has a meal delivery program for homebound individuals, provides meals to at-risk seniors, hosts a free weekly medical clinic, and participates in a family dinner program.
just eliminate material goods and deprive people of their health — they steal away a person’s dignity. My Brother’s Table (MBT), the largest soup kitchen on the North Shore, was founded on the belief that all people, regardless of their circumstances, deserve to have a comfortable place where they can enjoy a hot meal and be treated with respect.
Two years ago, MBT was Spada Law Group’s charity of choice for our Lawyers Pay It Forward Program, and we donated a percentage of the firm’s revenue to their cause. Recently, Len Spada was invited to join their board of directors, an honor he humbly accepted.
All their funding comes from donations from the public, events, and private grants. MBT doesn’t seek federal, state, or local funding in order to protect guests’ privacy. If you would like to learn more about My Brother’s Table or support their cause,
visit their website at MyBrothersTable.org .
This amazing organization has served needy members of our community since 1982. Children and adults of every race, creed, color,
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