Happy & Healthy
9X HOW TO GET RID OF YOUR SNACK ATTACKS
On Saturday mornings, I run past the Albert Cuyp market via a detour after my round of Vondelpark. You have to be in the mood for that, I hear you think. Well, I’d prefer to avoid those white socks in sandals and groups of Chinese tourists too. And I haven't even mentioned the strollers and fully loaded shopping carts. My visit lasts only five minutes (okay, ten, shopping carts = slalom) because I have only one goal: the freshly roasted cashews from the nut stall. A guilty pleasure that I secretly kept hidden from you. I also know in advance that I'm going to eat until I'm extremely nauseous because that bag must be finished. They are the tastiest when warm. I even skip my breakfast for them, look, and there you go... Because by skipping that breakfast, you know it’s going to be a day where you just keep eating. Just on autopilot. Kiek already told you here that when that jar of Ben & Jerry’s is placed in front of her, the jar also has to be finished.
We all know it, those snack attacks. But how do you get rid of them? With these nine tips, you maintain a stable blood sugar level, and that keeps your snack attack at bay.
1. Eat the right carbohydrates!
Choose beans and legumes, sweet potatoes, or quinoa more often. These slow carbohydrates give you a feeling of fullness and do not lead to cravings after eating. Fast carbohydrates like pasta or rice spike your blood sugar levels, leading to snack attacks.
2. Combine carbohydrates with proteins
The speed at which glucose enters your blood is slowed down by this. Proteins are much harder to digest, which means the absorption of glucose from sugars occurs more gradually. So, have a sandwich with cottage cheese and chicken breast instead of a Nutella sandwich.
3. Eat your fruit with a few nuts
Fruit is of course very healthy. But fruit also contains a lot of carbohydrates and sugars, which can spike your blood sugar levels. Add a dab of nut butter to your apple, because this also slows down the speed at which glucose from the fruit enters your blood. With the right ratio, your blood sugar levels won’t rise too much.
4. Fewer eating moments
The more eating moments, the more sugar spikes. So try to put something in your mouth less often. Make a small plan with eating moments; it really works.
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5. Drink water
Make sure you always have a bottle of water on your desk. Drinking enough water helps keep your blood sugar levels balanced.
6. Eat more fiber
Craving a plate of pasta? Choose whole grain pasta, which contains more fiber. Fiber slows down the digestion of carbohydrates and thus the absorption of glucose from the intestine into the blood. Legumes, vegetables, fruit, and whole grains are high in fiber.
7. Find distractions
Often we snack out of boredom. Take a short walk; getting some fresh air works wonders.
8. Choose foods with a low glycemic index
The extent to which food causes a spike in blood sugar levels is indicated by the glycemic index (GI). Foods with a GI above 50 cause high spikes. Choose foods with a low index. Replace your plate of spaghetti with courgetti. Yes, spaghetti strands made from zucchini. Delicious, just as filling, and you get your portion of veggies in at the same time.
9. Eat cinnamon
Research has shown that eating cinnamon slows down the breakdown of carbohydrates during digestion, resulting in less glucose being released into your blood. Hatsiekiedee, I’ll take another spoonful.
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