Your stomach is growling, you feel dizzy, lightheaded or weak and lunch or dinner is still hours away. You are looking at the cookies on the counter. If you think that your best bet is to deny yourself, think again. Snacks can save your diet day (or night). The 3 major benefits of snacking include: 1. Binge control. Snacking on a high-protein bar, yogurt, a piece of fruit or raw vegetables can keep you from taking second or third helpings at your next meal and help you consume fewer total calories during the day. 2. Extra energy and nutrients. Snacking fits our busy lifestyles, offers flexibility and helps stave off hunger. Healthy, grab-and-go snacks can be a good source of nourishment. 3. May prevent stress or emotional eating.   Listening to your body and eating when you are hungry is beneficial, and preferred over eating because the clock says it is time or because you are bored, stressed, depressed or emotional. Snacks and desserts are useful, if you make the rig...