7 Energy-Boosting Snacks To Beat Your Midday Slump
By Amy Marturana for Well + Good October 27, 2015 Pushing through the dreaded 3 PM slump is never easy, and while pounding a coffee and something sugary may work in the moment (or worse, a canned combo of the two), it just sets you up for a crash an hour later. Ugh. That's why the best antidote is a snack that combines protein and fiber, the dynamic duo when it comes to providing sustained energy, says Joy Bauer, MS, RD, founder of Nourish Snacks (and The Today Show's go-to nutrition guru). "Protein wakes up brain cells, making you more focused and alert," she explains. "Fiber takes a while to break down, so it slows digestion and tends to prevent spikes in blood sugar." Of course, the real key to avoiding the vending machine's siren song is planning, so make sure your bag is always packed with at least one healthy nibble.Get seven delicious and energy-boosting snack ideas at Well + Good.