Get in shape for the summer

Get snack-wise

The results of the 2007 nationwide Snack Shot survey make alarming reading for those of us keen to beat the bulge in time for braving the beach this summer. Of the 1,000 people that took part in the poll, 55% say they have no idea how many calories their usual snacks contain.

It’s an issue often faced by those watching their waistlines. While we’re all told that drinking a glass of water or concentrating hard on something entirely different should help curtail those cravings, sometimes it simply doesn’t work, and the lure of the biscuit barrel is just irresistible.

Simple steps

Steering clear of sweet treats, limiting the amount of saturated fat in your diet, and laying off the alcohol are all good steps towards a healthier routine.

A healthy breakfast, later followed by a well-balanced lunch and evening meal, is the perfect foundation for a sensible eating plan, and studying food packaging and labels should give you a clear idea of the number of calories you’re consuming.

Curbing the cravings

But if the urge to snack takes over, there’s a new option available which is designed to leave you feeling full, and it contains just 54 calories per bottle.

Slim·Fast Hunger Shots are high fibre, low calorie, chilled mini-drinks which will satiate your snack attack without compromising your calorie count – and they’re suitable for vegetarians too. Available in vanilla or strawberry flavours, they’re ideal options to reach for when hunger strikes – one bottle will help fill you up and prevent you having to snack between meals.

Better still, with these little bottles, you know exactly how many calories you’re consuming with every gulp – keeping you in control.