One thing I find many of my clients struggling with is their evening snacking. Unfortunately, it has become all too common for us to return home after a long day of work and have our dinner, to then retreat to the couch and turn on the tv. For many people this leads to eating out of habit or boredom rather than listening to their hunger and fullness cues. This can be referred to as mindless eating.
Mindless eating occurs when we eat food without paying adequate attention to what and how much is being eaten. Does this sound like you?
Here are a few things you could try to combat this:
Coconut and Vanilla Bliss Balls | Makes approx. 12
Ingredients
1 cup cashews
1 cup pitted Medjool dates
5 tbsp desiccated coconut + extra to coat
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp almond meal
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 pinch salt
Method
Chocolate Bliss Balls | Makes approx. 12
Ingredients
1 cup walnuts (also works well with pecans or hazelnuts)
1 cup pitted Medjool dates
5 tbsp cocoa/cacao powder
5 tbsp desiccated coconut + extra to coat
2 tbsp maple syrup
4 squares of 70% Lindt dark chocolate
Method
Same as above.
Looking for a Meal Plan? check out the following:
Eating for Happiness Meal Plan Program (6days)
Tailor Made Meal Plans