Do you also look forward to the moment when you can eat a snack again? Or are you secretly snacking all day long? The danger of this is of course that you will overeat, which is of course a huge shame if you are trying to maintain weight. With these 4 snack tips you prevent overeating, but you can still enjoy a delicious snack every day!
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By choosing a fixed time when you allow yourself a snack, you are less likely to keep snacking throughout the day. Therefore, choose a time of day that fits well within your daily routine. For example, think of a moment between meals when you always start to get hungry and could use a short break. Of course you don't have to schedule your snack time every day at the same time, but having a guideline is nice.
This may sound stupid, but it really helps not to just grab what's in front of you. By actively and consciously choosing to eat a certain snack, you choose something that you like and that reduces your feeling of hunger. Are you trying to lose weight? Then choose a combination of at least two foods that will keep you full until your next meal. Think, for example, of the combination between a source of protein and a source of healthy fats, such as Greek yogurt with some nuts. You are not obliged to make a super healthy choice every time, because snack moments are also there to relax and enjoy while you recharge. So look at what kind of snack you need right now!
You will enjoy your snack more and feel fuller if you really take a break to eat your snack. This means that you do not scroll on your phone, answer emails and do not eat on the road. Really sit down, chew slowly and enjoy every bite. You really don't have time for that? Even then you can make your snack moment conscious by simply choosing mindfully what you eat.
Sometimes a snack is meant to keep you full until your next meal and you usually opt for a healthy option. But sometimes it's also a way to satisfy a craving and that's okay too. Enjoy your snack in such a way that you can enjoy your eating moments afterwards (which are usually slightly healthier) without feeling guilty. Setting yourself rules often makes you tempted to overeat, so allow yourself a slightly unhealthy splurge every now and then. It's all about balance !
