Eat healthy snacks when you feel hungry between meal times. Healthy snacks would be things high in fiber, fruits and vegetables. Avoid high sugar and high calorie snacks. This will help you get nutrients as well as help lower your appetite so you won't overeat during meals.
According to the BMJ , especially the risk of cancer, diabetes and stroke to become ill from ingesting whole grains is reduced enormously. With the analysis of 45 studies, which were conducted under 786,000 participants, the researchers from the United States were able to calculate that the people who integrate daily whole grain in their diet, their reduced total mortality by 17% . It is recommended ca. 48 grams whole grains every day to eat, because the grains are rich in fiber, vitamins, albumen and antioxidants.