{"id":4350,"date":"2020-05-04T19:43:42","date_gmt":"2020-05-04T19:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/?p=4350"},"modified":"2023-11-10T21:08:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T21:08:14","slug":"how-to-stop-snacking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/diet-and-recipes\/how-to-stop-snacking\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stop Snacking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-style-logos-only is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BotanicChoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 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class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-tiktok  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@botanicchoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16.708 0.027c1.745-0.027 3.48-0.011 5.213-0.027 0.105 2.041 0.839 4.12 2.333 5.563 1.491 1.479 3.6 2.156 5.652 2.385v5.369c-1.923-0.063-3.855-0.463-5.6-1.291-0.76-0.344-1.468-0.787-2.161-1.24-0.009 3.896 0.016 7.787-0.025 11.667-0.104 1.864-0.719 3.719-1.803 5.255-1.744 2.557-4.771 4.224-7.88 4.276-1.907 0.109-3.812-0.411-5.437-1.369-2.693-1.588-4.588-4.495-4.864-7.615-0.032-0.667-0.043-1.333-0.016-1.984 0.24-2.537 1.495-4.964 3.443-6.615 2.208-1.923 5.301-2.839 8.197-2.297 0.027 1.975-0.052 3.948-0.052 5.923-1.323-0.428-2.869-0.308-4.025 0.495-0.844 0.547-1.485 1.385-1.819 2.333-0.276 0.676-0.197 1.427-0.181 2.145 0.317 2.188 2.421 4.027 4.667 3.828 1.489-0.016 2.916-0.88 3.692-2.145 0.251-0.443 0.532-0.896 0.547-1.417 0.131-2.385 0.079-4.76 0.095-7.145 0.011-5.375-0.016-10.735 0.025-16.093z\" \/><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">TikTok<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Since we\u2019re now spending more time at home, it\u2019s easy to fall into a habit of mindless snacking, but that spells disaster for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/best-weight-loss-supplements\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"weight (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">weight<\/a> and your health. Here are some do\u2019s and don\u2019ts when it comes to snacking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Drink water.<\/strong> Sometimes we snack because we think we\u2019re hungry, but actually our body is simply dehydrated. Before reaching for that bag of cookies, drink a glass of water first. Wait five minutes to see if you\u2019re still hungry. Chances are, the water will fill you up. Keep sparkling or zero calorie water and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Herbal-Tea\/\">herbal teas<\/a><\/span> handy for just this purpose. If you&#8217;re looking for a functional drink to hydrate, check out our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Liquid-IV\/Liquid-I-V-Hydration-Multiplier-Lemon-Lime-6-Individual-Stick-Packs.axd\">Liquid IV Hydration Multiplier.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choose a snack that will satisfy.<\/strong> If you\u2019re going to snack, eat something that offers nutritional value. What are healthy snacks? Reach for a mix of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">protein<\/span>, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/quest-nutrition\/\">Quest Nutrition protein bars<\/a>, healthy fats and veggies like trail mix. Greek yogurt, tuna, cottage cheese, mixed nuts or crunchy carrots and dip.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/healthy-snacks\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/healthy-snack-CTA-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4364\" width=\"548\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/healthy-snack-CTA-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/healthy-snack-CTA-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/healthy-snack-CTA-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/healthy-snack-CTA.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Unplug while snacking. <\/strong>Binge eating while binge watching packs on the pounds. It\u2019s easy to quickly and mindlessly devour an entire family-sized bag of chips while catching up on all your favorites. You end up feeling gross, unsatisfied, and searching for more junk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Practice mindful snacking.<\/strong> Often when we snack, we\u2019re slumped in a chair or eating while standing up in the kitchen. Instead make snacking an event. Turn off the TV, place your snack on a plate, sit at the dinner table and focus on the textures and flavors of the food.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brush your teeth after snacking.<\/strong> Sweet or salty treats taste funny when your breath is minty fresh. Try brushing right after dinner and you\u2019ll probably be snack-free all night.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make sure your nutritional needs are being met<\/strong>. This is not a time to skimp on your health. Be sure to take well-balanced <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/vitamins\">vitamins and supplements to stay strong<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don\u2019t<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Store tempting snacks where you\u2019ll see them. <\/strong>If you\u2019re not going to stop buying unhealthy snacks, at least store them out of sight or in a hard-to-reach place. Out of sight, out of mind. After awhile you\u2019ll forget they\u2019re there and if you wait long enough they\u2019ll no longer be good. Instead keep healthy foods front and center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stockpile food.<\/strong> Although many of us are stockpiling food right now, make sure it\u2019s the healthy kind. Stockpiling snack foods \u201cjust in case\u201d leads to purchasing \u2013 and eating \u2013 more than is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Implementing even a couple of these tips will help curb unhealthy snacking and put you on the path to a healthy lifestyle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since we\u2019re now spending more time at home, it\u2019s easy to fall into a habit of mindless snacking, but that spells disaster for your weight and your health. 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