Cakes, biscuits, and energy bars are, for many people, just staples of everyday life—the snacks that keep them going through the day.
But most people don’t realize just how easy it is to over-consume calories while snacking. Women are advised to consume 2,000 calories a day and men 2,500. And the United Kingdom’s National Health Service suggests aiming to have a balance of 400 calories for breakfast, 600 calories for lunch and 600 calories for the evening meal—leaving the remainder for drinks and healthy snacks.
