The Negative Effects of Snacking

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In the US, about a quarter of all calories are for we ingest via snacking. Snacking late in the evening is associated with obesity and problems. If you look at the healthy countries, say in the Mediterranean countries, they just don't snack. They have big substantial meals. And nobody's snacking on anything good late at night. It's very unusual to be saying 'Oh I'm going to get some fresh berries'

Tim Spector is a Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King’s College London, director of the Twins UK study, Scientific co-founder at ZOE, and one of the world’s leading researchers. He's also the author of Food for Life: The New Science of Eating Well, his latest book focusing on nutrition and health. Tim trained originally in rheumatology and epidemiology.

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