Mindful Snacking Saved Me From My Stress

The Swedish tradition of fika is about more than just eating

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In most of the published literature about snacking — from Seventeen to consumer studies — we don’t just “eat” snacks, we “reach for” snacks. “To fight effects of sleep deprivation, reach for healthy snacks.” “Before you reach for an evening snack, consider whether or not you’re really hungry.”…