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A Glass of Water Before the Snack
Drinking a glass of plain water and waiting ten minutes before reaching for a snack, to check if it is thirst. A free mindful-eating habit.
Is it hunger or thirst?
Sometimes a snack craving is really thirst or boredom. A glass of plain water and a ten-minute pause gives you a moment to check what your body wants.
If you are still hungry afterwards, have a planned snack like roasted chana or fruit. This is a mindful-eating habit and not a weight-loss treatment.
Ingredients
- A glass of plain water
- A planned healthy snack
How to prepare
- Keep a filled glass in the kitchen.
- Plan a small snack in advance.
How to use
- Drink slowly, then wait ten minutes.
- Eat the snack sitting down.
Helpful habits
- Set a phone timer for ten minutes.
- Eat a fruit if still hungry.
Precautions
- Follow your doctor's fluid advice if you have heart or kidney disease.
- Do not use water to skip meals.
- A habit, not a weight-loss treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Does water cut appetite?
- A little for some people.
How much water?
- One glass is enough.
Should I skip snacks?
- No, only avoid mindless snacking.
