Our Top Snacks to Bust That Afternoon Slump

The Happy Eating Podcast - A podcast by Carolyn Williams PhD, RD & Brierley Horton, MS, RD

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If you’re a regular here, you already know that the nutrients in your diet influence your mood. But never is this more obvious than when you hit that afternoon slump. We know from personal experience that the snack you choose can either boost your focus and energy so you can keep going, or send you in a downward spiral of unproductiveness. To help you avoid that second option, we pulled together our favorite snacks to bust that afternoon slump and keep you going.  References and links mentioned in the episode:  Recipe: Yogurt-Granola Breakfast Bark    Nutritional Strategies That Improve Cognitive Function    Relationship between dairy product intake and sense of coherence among middle and high school students in Japan