If you are a chronic nibbler, you may be eating more calories than you realize. A healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner can easily be undone by a bite here and a nibble there. It is easy to convince yourself that those bites don’t count, but the calories quickly add up. Below is a list of foods that are commonly nibbled when cooking at home, at the office, and at social gatherings.

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Pack your snack bag

Don’t become a victim of airport food courts and gas station food. While healthier options are becoming more available, nothing beats having your own stash of snacks to turn to. Take along foods with complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, and lean protein that will keep you satisfied. Try roasted chickpeas, a healthy muffin, and some fruit.

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Healthy eating doesn’t mean you have to cut out breakfast favorites. Making French toast, waffles, and pancakes using whole grains reduces your intake of refined carbohydrates and gives you a boost of dietary fiber. Fresh fruit makes a delicious substitution for high-sugar toppings like syrup.

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Running has been a popular form of exercise since the 1970s, but in recent years the number of people running and participating in road races has hit record levels. Running provides many health benefits, but that doesn’t mean it is a good fit for everyone. These advantages and disadvantages will help you decide if you should give running a try.

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Research suggests that mindful eating can help you lose weight and keep it off. Defined as being fully aware and present during a meal, mindful eating contributes to healthier food choices, slower eating, improved hunger signals, and enjoyment. There are many ways to incorporate more mindful eating into your day.

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Start your morning right with lots of protein, fiber, and vitamins. This bowl is loaded with healthy ingredients that will keep you full of energy throughout your busy morning. To save time, cook the ingredients the night before and store them in separate containers in the refrigerator. The next morning they will be ready to quickly combine and reheat.

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There are many forms of high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets. Some are prescribed by doctors to control conditions such as diabetes. Others put you at risk for nutrient deficiencies. It’s important to define what the eating plan entails to determine if it will benefit your long term health -- beyond a quick-fix for weight loss. Here are a few things to think about before cutting out carbs.

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There are two main groups of muscle fibers -- slow-twitch (Type I, aerobic) and fast-twitch (Type II, anaerobic). Slow-twitch muscle fibers are efficient at using oxygen to produce energy for endurance activities (e.g., distance running). Fast-twitch fibers support short bursts of strength or speed (e.g., sprinting), and fatigue much faster than slow-twitch fibers.

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Jicama is a starchy root vegetable that adds a unique crunch to fresh salads. Low in calories and rich in vitamin C, jicama’s mild flavor pairs well with sweet or savory ingredients.

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Minimize muscle loss.

For many people, a desire for weight loss has resulted in extreme measures. A drastic reduction in calories can cause a loss of lean muscle mass, but regular strength training helps to repair this damage. When you include strength training while consuming a healthy amount of calories and protein, you can build muscle mass and reduce further muscle loss.

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