Your guide to afternoon hunger
What to do when you need a 3 p.m. snack.
Last updated June 19, 2024
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Late-Afternoon Snack Attack Tips
Wait five minutesand see if the urge passes.
Avoid temptation:Don't food shop at this time; don't go near the vending machine; cut out mid-afternoon television. (Being bombarded with food ads: not helpful).
Make a list of alternative activities:writing an email, go on a walk.
Eat a good breakfast and lunch.Favor foods that are slowly digested and will keep you full longer, such as wholegrain bread and high-fiber cereals, beans and vegetables.