| July 12, 2017 | | |  | | | | | | Tackle afternoon cravings with a strategy to boost your metabolism. | | Stomach growling at your desk? Check the time and stop to have a snack three to four hours after lunch. Often we can't tell that our blood sugar is dropping. By the time we're aware of it, it's usually too late, and we're already in a state of physiological stress. "Many people know that they are going to be hungry mid-afternoon, yet they don't plan for it," says sports dietitian Holly Heartz. "That means they're grabbing a chocolate bar, potato chips or some other high-calorie, nutrient-poor food." So avoid having too many 100-calorie snack packs. While one package is fine, there's a temptation to eat several. And coffee on its own isn't a good idea. It's a stimulant that can mask hunger, and that can set you up for overeating later in the day. Instead, try a banana or yogurt. Read more: | | | | FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL NETWORKS | | | SIGN UP FOR OUR OTHER NEWSLETTERS | | | | |  | | | |  |           | If you would like to subscribe to our other newsletters, please click here.
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