I. After working out
It’s easy to feel hungry at this time. However, no matter how much you want to eat, you must keep your mouth firmly in check, otherwise the exercise you just did will be lost. If you really feel hungry, you can choose a small portion of food containing protein and carbohydrates, such as nonfat or low-fat yogurt. Among them, protein provides the body with the amino acids needed to repair muscles, carbohydrates are just right to help restore liver glycogen.
Second, when you feel hungry
This is the time when your ability to resist the temptation of food is at its lowest and when you are most likely to let your guard down and gorge yourself. So, before you decide to eat, you better drink some water, because a large part of your hunger is caused by the body is in a state of dehydration, drinking water will relieve your hunger. If you still feel hungry, you can eat some peanut butter or nuts, they are not only nutritious, but also have a strong sense of satiety, can help you control the desire to overeat and binge drink.
Third, half an hour before lunch
Half an hour before lunch it is best to eat some cookies made of coarse grains, bread or unsweetened yogurt and fruit, not only because they are more conducive to digestion, the main thing is that they will not hinder your appetite at lunch. In addition, since you are not so hungry, you can also choose your lunch food wisely, so that you can eat both appetizing and healthy.
