Why I recommend an evening snack (every night)... including for weight loss

I posted these Chocolate covered Almonds on my Instagram stories earlier this week - I bought them for myself and have been loving them as part of my evening snack recently.

I’ve shared before that no matter what, I have a delicious substantial evening snack every night (and always a big healthy supper including protein, carbs, veggies and healthy fats) - this is not in place of a good meal!

I’ve seen through my own personal experience and years of working one-on-one with clients, that this really helps with staying on track with healthy eating (you might be surprised to hear!)

I apply this same principle for all my clients and in both THE FOOD EFFECT DIET Books – by incorporating a delicious evening snack from Day One on the Food Effect Diet.

This is never at the expense of AMAZING results, if anything it’s what helps achieve it.

This way there’s no feeling of restriction or deprivation, until you finally crack and have a massive binge!!

There’s also no need for a “cheat day” or “cheat meals” because you eat what you enjoy EVERY DAY!

I’ve seen so many diets that allow one cookie or one square of dark chocolate on the weekend!

How long can that actually last!?

That’s why I include a daily treat as part of the plans in both my books, so that when you have them, you don’t feel you’ve “gone off track” - because you haven't.

Making it part of what you plan to eat eliminates the guilt.

And feeling in control makes the WORLD OF DIFFERENCE to a healthy mindset and success at a healthy lifestyle.

That being said, while I encourage you to have what you enjoy – I do focus on bringing in good nutrition wherever possible. So while for me that might mean choosing the milk chocolate almonds vs. the sugar-free 90% cocoa ones (which I wouldn’t personally enjoy). I know I’m also getting a good amount of protein, fibre and healthy fats from the almonds. An indulgence with health benefits!

Going for a delicious dessert or treat that also has goodness in, really helps our bodies function at peak capacity and energy without having to give up everything we enjoy.

I have lots more ideas for healthy treats and evening snacks that I give my clients as part of The Food Effect Method. Let me know if you give any a try! xx