We are talking healthy snacks, of course.  Research is finding that instead of eating 3 big meals a day, it’s better to divide that amount of food into 5 or 6 mini meals or snacks through out the day.  People who did this were healthier, and lowered their blood cholesterol levels and their risk of heart disease.  When we eat smaller meals and snacks every 3 to 4 hours, we won’t feel deprived, our metabolism stays revved up, our blood sugar levels will remain stabilized, and we will train ourselves to eat smaller portions.