When is the best time for a snack?

Well, this depends.

“There isn’t strictly a best time to snack,” explains Huntress. “The key consideration here is when you feel genuine hunger and your body needs nourishment between meals.”

It’s vital to listen to your bodies, but many of us have learned to ignore or override our natural hunger signals. Learning to trust our appetite can take some work, but it’s well worth the effort.

“Ideally, it is recommended to listen to your body’s cues and eat when you start feeling mildly to moderately hungry, rather than waiting until you are overly hungry,” says Huntress. “Snacking can be particularly beneficial in the afternoon when energy levels may dip, or during extended gaps between meals.”

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