How to Head Off a Snack Attack
Blood Sugar Monitor
Yep, that’s the sneaky little result of a recent study. People who ate lunch while glued to the tube did a whole lotta extra snacking later on — long after the meal, which adds unwanted pounds and raises blood glucose levels.
Memory Meltdown
The reason? Recall may have something to do with it. When women who lunched while watching a comedy show were later asked what they had for their midday meal, their recollection was fuzzy. And they also snacked on more cookies afterward, which will raise blood sugars.
The lesson? Take time to focus on what you put into your mouth so that you can remember every bite. Your memory of your most recent meal helps shape your snacking choices.
Saying Bye-Bye to Extra Bites
Try these other tips and tricks for keeping between-meal bites to a lminimum:
Rev up your heart. Regular aerobic workouts appear to dull your appetite.
Eat mini meals. That’s right: Multiple mini meals do a better job of controlling hunger throughout the day.
Choose the right fat. Some fats turn hunger on, others turn it off.
Need some choices for a great snack if you’re diabetic? You’re in luck! David Edelman of Diabetes Daily posted these good-for-you snacks (and not just for diabetics! For the complete list, see his website.
1. Peanut butter
2. Cheddar cheese
3. String cheese
4. Cottage cheese
5. Broccoli with melted cheese
6. Salad with free veggies and low-carb dressing
7. Tomato and mozzarella salad
8. Celery with peanut butter
9. Fresh strawberries or blueberries with low-fat plain yogurt
10. Veggies with hummus
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