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    • <p>The midafternoon slump is very real. But even if it's a little late for (another) coffee, you don't have to just tough it out. Strategic snacking can help. The key is to resist the urge to eat something that's basically all sugar. "When your energy's low, it's usually a result of low blood sugar, and when you have a higher-sugar snack, you'll get a boost in energy. But it's also followed by a pretty severe energy crash," says registered dietitian <a rel="nofollow" href="https://jeannereillyrd.com">Jeanne Reilly</a>. So, what's a girl to do when she wants to dig into something sweet but needs to keep her energy level steady? Try one of these healthy snack ideas.</p>
    • <p>With the right toppings, popcorn makes the perfect salty-sweet treat. "You can put plain popcorn kernels in a bag and pop them in the microwave, and then while it's hot you can top them with different things," says <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/bonnietaubdix/">Bonnie Taub-Dix</a>, R.D.N., creator of <a rel="nofollow" href="https://bonnietaubdix.com">Better Than Dieting</a> and author of <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Read-Before-You-Eat-Taking/dp/1979739722/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1513656967&sr=1-1&keywords=read+it+before+you+eat+it"><em>Read It Before You Eat It: Taking You From Label to Table</em></a>. “If you like sweetness, you can add dark chocolate chips or shavings.”</p>
    • <p>Since energy slumps often come as a surprise, it's helpful to keep a stash of protein bars at the ready. Plus, you should aim to include "some protein and/or fat" in snacks, says Taub-Dix. "You'll get a much smoother blood sugar level and it will just make you feel more satiated." Protein One bars have some healthy stats behind them: 90 calories, 10 grams of protein, and only 1 gram of sugar.</p>
<p>($5.68 for 10; <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Protein-One-90-Calorie-Chocolate-Chip-Bars-10-ct-Value-Pack-9-6-oz/120598519">walmart.com</a>)</p>
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    The midafternoon slump is very real. But even if it's a little late for (another) coffee, you don't have to just tough it out. Strategic snacking can help. The key is to resist the urge to eat something that's basically all sugar. "When your energy's low, it's usually a result of low blood sugar, and when you have a higher-sugar snack, you'll get a boost in energy. But it's also followed by a pretty severe energy crash," says registered dietitian Jeanne Reilly. So, what's a girl to do when she wants to dig into something sweet but needs to keep her energy level steady? Try one of these healthy snack ideas.

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    Low-Sugar Snack Ideas to Satisfy Your Mid-Afternoon Hunger

    September 3, 2018

    These R.D.-approved snacks and packaged options will help you avoid a drop in energy between lunch and dinner.

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