#impulseeating

There is no need to feel lazy though. There is a scientific explanation as to why this occurs. Let's take a look at why sudden hunger can make us into junk food monsters!

What Are Impulse Food Choices? When you suddenly get hungry your body calls out for instant energy! There is no time to think about vitamins or health goals. You need sugar and fat right now and that will get the energy flowing!

This is when you begin to make an impulse food choice, where you are choosing to grab the first palatable thing you see without thinking! It is similar to when you are shopping and feeling excited. You tend to buy things you don't really need!

The Quick Fix Trap Healthy snacks like a candy bar or chips look so appealing and can be prepared and eaten in an instant. When you are extremely hungry, you want to eat something that can be consumed immediately – the bag of chips takes one second to open, but washing and slicing up some fruits will take longer. Because your immediate goal is to extinguish hunger quickly, convenience tends to win.

The Secret Weapon: Keep Nuts & Berries On Hand The best way to avoid impulse food choices is to make healthy food as convenient to eat as junk food! Nuts & Berries are the perfect snack defense squad. Here's why they work so well:

No wait time: They are instant! Just rip open a pack and go.

The ultimate duo: Nuts provide healthy fats and protein to keep you satisfied for hours (so the hunger monster doesn't come back). Berries offer a naturally sweet boost that your brain wants, but without the awful sugar slump afterwards.

Keep them anywhere and everywhere: A little pack in your backpack, your office desk, or beside your bed.