Pack food so you are certain to have nutritious snacks available in the mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Advance planning is the most effective way to avoid skipping meals and becoming too hungry. When you carry your own snacks, you can make more conscious decisions about your food choices.
If you keep a stash of healthy snacks in your briefcase or your desk drawer, you are more likely to resist the temptation of unwise food choices. Another great benefit is that eating more often helps your metabolism run more efficiently, meaning that even though you may be eating a little more than before, you will actually burn fat more easily.
Remember, however, that these great benefits won't occur if you are eating high-calorie foods. It's important to implement the low-fat eating techniques into such snacking strategies.
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