3: The Future of Processed Foods

Looking to make your next snack a bit healthier?

Heres the fail-proofformula to followwhen making your next bite.

Texting can wait, but you definitely dont want to deal with me after mid-day hanger starts creeping in.

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And as much as I love snacking, I should probably do some actual work at some point.

Thats where registered dietitianTracy Lockwood Beckerman, RDs healthy snacking tips come in.

She recommends following what she calls the carb-fat-protein rule for fool-proof healthy snacking.

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This combo will help you stay full and satiated.

If you expected a handful of carrots to fill you up, its just not going to.

But if you pair it with some hummus and guacamole or some cheese (hello, fat and protein!

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), now thats a different story.

Remember to be gentle with yourself, she says.

We know these are hard times, so remember to listen to your body.

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In other words: if your body needs some comfort food, eat something comforting.

Hungry for more smart snacking tips from Beckerman?

Watch the video above for more intel, including snack foods that get her dietitian seal of approval.

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