We all know the feeling....3 o'clock rolls around and we are starving. What should you eat?? The easy answer is a bag of chips or package of cookies from the office vending machine, but what does that do to your blood sugar? Does it provide any nutrients? The short answer is that those types of snacks will satisfy the gnawing in your stomach, but a couple hours later, you're like to crash again. In this episode of the Midlife Mommas Cam and Amelia give you some tips on better ways to snack. You've heard us go on and on about the benefits of protein in midlife, but how do you translate this into snacks?? 00:00 Struggling with protein intake throughout the day. 04:20 Analyze meals to fine-tune your diet. 07:25 Protein snacks and turkey sauce for meals. 12:54 Portable snacks stabilize blood sugar and appetite. 15:28 Eating protein throughout day stabilizes blood sugar. 17:55 Moderation in fat intake without focusing on calories. 23:36 Prioritize health by eating and communicating well. 24:14 Agreeing on time for dinner, dealing with waiting. 27:22 Use fat source, add spices, enjoy yummy. Our favorite Protein-rich snacks! (but don't forget eggs, cottage cheese, and tuna packets!) Meat Sticks www.chomps.com www.paleovalley.com Protein shakes www.truvani.com www.fairlife.com Stay Connected! Amelia Website: https://www.thehelpfulplate.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehelpfulplate/ Cam Website: https://www.camoyler.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/heymomma_cam/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heymomma_cam Midlife Mommas IG: https://www.instagram.com/midlife.mommas/ Please share, rate, and review the podcast. We appreciate you! ❤️