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Mar 2024
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2503: Winning the War Against Snack Atta...

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Episode 2503:

Nancy Clark of NancyClarkRD.com debunks the myth of snacking as a negative habit, particularly for athletes, revealing that strategic eating can actually bolster energy and aid in weight management. Clark's approach focuses on the timing and quality of meals to combat the unhealthy snack attacks that plague many, offering practical solutions to make snacking a beneficial part of an athlete's diet.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nancyclarkrd.com/2020/01/14/winning-the-war-against-snack-attacks/

Quotes to ponder:

"Hungry athletes (and all people, for that matter) tend to crave sweets (and fats) and can easily eat too many donuts, chocolate chip cookies, candy bars—foods with sugar (for quick energy) and fat (for concentrated calories)."

"To easily and painlessly resolve nutrient-poor snack-attacks, eat before you get too hungry."

"Winning the war against hunger requires white knuckles. Not sustainable and not fun."

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