There is no one-size-fits-all answer. The ideal amount of food per day for you depends on many factors, such as your weight. Do you gain weight quickly or do you find it difficult to reach your ideal weight?
But what you want to achieve is also an important factor. For example, do you want to lose weight or have enough energy for your workout, …?
The most important thing when deciding how many snacks you should eat (or not eat) is common sense. Of course, you need fewer snacks if you sit at the office all day than if you go for a hike in the mountains.
Which doesn’t mean you can’t snack during a workday; on the contrary. Office work also requires energy, and your concentration and energy levels need to be maintained. You will just need smaller amounts.
Eating small amounts throughout the day will ensure your energy is nicely spread out and will prevent you from reaching for large unhealthy meals at lunchtime because you’re so hungry.
But then choose healthy snacks with sufficient useful nutrients and complex carbohydrates that release their energy slowly.
Also, don’t forget to drink enough water; an adult needs about 1.5 to 2 liters of water per day. Hunger is often confused with thirst, so make sure your body is well hydrated. You will be less likely to raid the candy machine throughout the day and will be able to enjoy your healthy snacks between meals in a controlled way.
Conclusion
How many snacks you can eat per day varies greatly from person to person and depends on several factors. Use your common sense and realize that you need smaller amounts on days when you are less physically active. Always choose healthy snacks that truly nourish your body and give you energy throughout the day, so you don’t have to rely on lots of coffee and quick sugars just to have enough energy.
And above all, enjoy healthily!