The snack that gets you through fifth period isn't the most photogenic one — it's the one that's still edible after eight hours next to a laptop charger. Here's what actually works.
Protein + slow carb + fat
The combo that keeps blood sugar steady. Think: oatcakes + cheese, apple + nut butter sachet, hummus + carrot sticks.
Pre-portion on Sundays
Five small containers, ready in the fridge. Decision fatigue at 7am kills the habit faster than anything.
Two emergency snacks live in the bag
A protein bar and a small bag of mixed nuts. They stay in the bag. They are never the snack — they're the backup.
Drink first, snack second
When you think you're snacky, drink a full glass of water and wait 5 minutes. Half the time, the craving was thirst.
One sweet thing, on purpose
Restriction backfires. Plan one small sweet thing per day. A square of dark chocolate, a date, a small cookie. Eat it slowly.