There was a time when people stopped snacking in between meals. The fact that you feel hungry before or after your meal means you haven’t eaten enough, as was commonly believed. Now, however, it is recommended to eat small snacks at regular intervals throughout the day to maintain the metabolic rate. Instead of having three large meals, snacking on fruits, nuts, seeds and berries is actually said to be good for you. Actor-producer Mindy Kaling is also a firm believer in this philosophy, and we’ve got proof of her love for snacking.
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in one Interview With home improvement magazine ‘Better Homes & Gardens,’ Mindy Kaling spoke at length about her love for snacking and how her home is always stocked with all kinds of treats. In the interview she was asked, “What special touches make a house feel like home to you.” Kaling revealed that Indian-Americans love it when a kitchen isn’t pristine and always has snacks stocked up for unexpected guests.
“Just by being able to see a bag of chips on the counter, or a box of Dunkin’ Donuts Munchkins, or a box of little chocolate chip cookies from outside Entenmann’s, someone can come in and have breakfast. The policy in my house is that you can help yourself. You don’t even need to bring a napkin or a plate. Just get a snack,” said mindy kaling in an interview.
Mindy Kaling also said that her co-star from the American sitcom ‘The Office’ was also aware of the delicious snacks she kept at home for the guests. So, whenever he came, he would eat an edible breakfast. “My dear friend BJ Novak will come over whenever he’s in town, and he never says he’ll stop by for a meal, but he always eats a meal’s worth of breakfast,” she said. Kaling said, “I am not going to blame it on him because I also love snacks. But we always make sure that we have some crunchy snacks for him. Same is the case with my dad.”
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As for Mindy Kaling’s personal favorite snack, it has to be flavored popcorn. “My favorite gift to receive during the holidays is a popcorn trio! Those big cans of delicious popcorn. So, great snacks! For me, that makes my house feel like home. HomeKaling revealed.
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