MYTH 6: BOOST YOUR ENERGY WITH A SUGAR-TREAT IN THE LATE AFTERNOON
FACT: Many of us, even with a healthy lunch feel the need for a "pick me up" in the late afternoon. When that fatigue hits, many people reach for a sugary treat, for the "quick energy".
While most of us can benefit from a modest snack between lunch and dinner - think of a mixed snack with all 3 macronutrients - carbohydrate, fat, and protein. A low-fat cheese stick with a 100 calorie pack of crackers is great, or a yogurt, or even a protein bar under 200 calories. Think 150-200 calories here, to support your overall calorie plan....that's enough calories to keep you satisfied until dinner. Plus, with a late afternoon snack, you'll be less likely to overeat at dinner, as you will avoided getting overhungry from a mini-fast since lunch.
