MAY 2019 13 WOMANSDAY.COM
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A
case of the
nibbles usually
creeps up when
you’re feeling
bored or blue—but that
doesn’t mean you should
never snack. It turns out
munching on something
healthy, like a small apple
with string cheese, a few
hours after breakfast and
then again after lunch can
keep your blood sugar
steady, meaning you won’t
overdo it at your next meal,
says registered dietitian
Melissa Rifkin. In fact,
dips in your blood sugar
level could explain why
you feel tired and cranky
by midafternoon.
To make sure your craving
is coming from your gut, busy
your mind before you hit
the vending machine. “Take
a three-minute walk, then
assess if you’re still hungry,”
suggests Joan Salge Blake,
R.D.N., author of Nutrition
& You. If you are, commence
snacking. Don’t worry—
science gives you permission.
Eat a
Snack
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For a healthy
snack, try
air-popped
popcorn with a
few almonds.
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