Eat three snacks to “burn belly fat” and stop hunger between meals

Although snacking is often discouraged while dieting, if done correctly, it can actually be helpful in keeping hunger at bay.

Fitness expert Gerard Hall, a self-proclaimed ‘Transformation Coach’, has shared his top three snack recommendations for people on their weight loss journey.

Hall took to TikTok with his advice on how to “burn belly fat” and suggested avoiding snacks where possible. However, for those who need some extra nutrition throughout the day, he offered some healthy alternatives.

He said: “The one thing most overweight people all have in common is that they eat consistently all day long. It’s much better to eat meals, not snacks.”

For those who “need to snack” during the day, Hall recommended starting with hard-boiled eggs.

He advised, “If you have trouble controlling your hunger, you should always keep a few hard-boiled eggs in your refrigerator.”

“Any time you get hungry and it’s not dinner time, just grab an egg or two and just eat the egg white. The egg white has hardly any calories and it will keep you full.”

For those who don’t like hard-boiled eggs, Hall suggested trying healthy dairy products like cottage cheese. He added: “This is a great bedtime snack because it has no carbs and it contains a long-acting protein called casein.”

The NHS emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet, and Hall recommended a satisfying snack – ‘two or three spoonfuls’ of natural peanut butter, just right to stave off hunger until the next meal.

In addition to this tasty tip, official guidelines recommend consuming five portions of fruit and vegetables daily and building meals with hearty portions of fiber-rich potatoes, bread, rice or pasta.

Don’t forget to include a healthy mix of protein from beans, fish, eggs and meat, and to get your dose of dairy or dairy alternatives. The NHS website states: “If you eat foods and drinks high in fat, salt and sugar, eat these less often and in small amounts. Try to choose a variety of different foods from the 5 main food groups to get a broad range of nutrients.”

The site also warns: “Most people in Britain eat and drink too many calories, too much saturated fat, sugar and salt, and not enough fruit, vegetables, oily fish or fibre.”