5 Ways To Be a More MINDFUL SNACKER

Oh snacking!

 

One day we are told to have a couple snacks a day and the next we are told that snacking is bad. It’s a little confusing right? What I have discovered recently is that if we do it incorrectly we can have gut issues, weight gain, insulin resistance and more. As we know with diets, there isn’t really a one size fits all approach or answer but the term food is medicine is true.

 

With that said, here are 5 ways to help you become more aware of your snacking so you can you get lean, feel better, avoid overeating & heal your gut!

 

Yes, gluten, dairy, and soy are big offenders- but the biggest snacking obstacle for most people is SUGAR- in all its many forms, including "healthy" sugars like agave or honey. Why is sugar so problematic? It contributes to mood swings, including depression and irritability, PMS symptoms, migraines, body aches and pains, chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease, and obesity. Always be aware of food sensitivities that HIDE in what look like "healthy" snacks, like soy or dairy in protein bars or flavored almonds.

 

I will be the first to admit to habitually reaching for sugar-laden snacks when I am bored or stressed- you too? In those moments I have to ask myself why I am snacking. On the other hand, mindful snacking can help keep your metabolism moving and prevent you from arriving at that dinner or party hungry, which often leads to poor food choices and overeating. So simply ask yourself if you are hungry or just bored and stressed.

 

Have you “been good” all day and then at night you eat a whole bag of cookies or a bunch of ice cream? You are not alone! Nighttime snacking isn’t always bad if you’re not doing it out of habit -in other words, if you’re actually hungry and when you’re eating whole, healthy foods. Some recent studies actually show that a healthy snack at night can help you lose weight and be healthier. If you are a nighttime snacker- as an alternative, a good herbal tea blend with relaxing herbs, like valerian root and chamomile, can help fill you up and satisfy you while relaxing your body and mind. Or Keto Kalm Tea is one of my absolute favorites! It tastes great and has ketones to help you sleep amazingly! 

 

If you’re snacking out of habit, making the wrong nighttime choices or gaining weight while snacking, I recommend instead relaxation techniques like an evening yoga class, meditation or a nice bubble bath. These will help reduce cravings for sugary or salty snacks and help you relax, especially at night before going to sleep. Once you get into this habit of calming your mind rather than reaching for food, you’ll have more energy during the day and sleep better at night.

 

Regardless of whether you snack at night, I recommend avoiding snacking one to two hours before you go to bed. Or better yet, do a 12-16 hour intermittent fast from dinnertime until breakfast the next morning. Eating too close to bedtime—even with healthy snacks—can interfere with sleep and even make you gain weight. And as you know we need our sleep- because sleep is a weapon to combat all kinds of things like weight gain, sleepiness, mood and more.

 

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