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WELLNESS CONNECTION · NutritionSnack AttackBy Erika Wong, M.S., R.D., Registered DietitianMarch 31, 2011 - 5:00PM An afternoon snack may be just what you need! Its essential for many of us and such a simple thing can have an enormous impact on our energy and health. Eating at regular intervals can aid with weight loss, blood sugar control and cravings after dinner. It can also help prevent that afternoon energy slump which often leads to a trip to the vending machine or candy bowl. Most of us should eat every 4 - 5 hours to maintain energy and stay in control of hunger. However, if you eat lunch at noon and dinner at 6:30 pm, youre likely to be over-hungry by dinner-time and eat too much. An afternoon snack at 3:00 or 4:00 pm can help to bridge the gap. A few suggested snack ideas: Lite string cheese and 12 almonds 1 apple and 1 Tbsp. natural peanut butter 1/2 cup nonfat cottage cheese and 1 orange 1 lite yogurt and 1 pear 1 cup edamame in- pod, lightly-salted and 1 apple 3 Tbsp. hummus and 1 cup baby carrots 1 cup vegetable soup and 5 crackers How to make your healthy snacking happen: Bring your snacks into work for the entire week on Monday Set an alarm on your phone or schedule a reminder on your calendar Leave a visual cue on your desk such as an apple or even a post-it note Enlist a buddy to help adopt the healthy habit Practice daily until it becomes second nature Nutritious snacking to help maintain control over cravings is an easy-to-implement step toward a healthier you! Rated by 1 person: |
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