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Don’t let forgotten splurges undo your best eating intentions SNACCIDENT PR Are you Star Style HEALTH

TIPS FOR SMART SNACKING

JULIANNE HOUGH

See snacking as an opportunity to catch up on missed nutrients. If lunch was a little low on vegies, consider grazing on some carrot and celery sticks with hummus for afternoon tea. Going for long periods without eating can cause your blood sugar to drop, making you more likely to overindulge later. When Jennifer Aniston gets hungry, she’ll grab something more substantial like a cheese stick or a cup of soup. Beware of supersizing. That ‘healthy’ wholegrain cookie that’s bigger than your hand? Let’s just say that if something looks too good to be true, it probably is.

A snack might claim to be healthy, but it’s still advisable to read the label. Vegie crisps might seem better than regular chips but they’ll often have similar kilojoules.

Atfirstglanceit’sbeen goingsowell.You’vebeen goingtothegymonthe reg,eatingthreehealthy mealsaday,andkicking thosefit-girlgoalslikea boss.OK,sotherewasalsothatpieceof toastyougrabbedonthewaytowork,plus theproteinbaryouhadtobeatthe3pm slump.Oh,andthepieceofbrieyougrazed onwhilecookingdinner,alongwiththat eveningTimTam…yep,let’sfaceit,you’re snaccidentprone. Amazingly,somestudiessuggestwe’ve quadrupledoursnackconsumptionin aslittleas10years.Forgetthatappleor mueslibaryouusedtohaveatlittle lunch,thesedaysthere’sanentire industryofgrab-and-go snacksliningsupermarket shelves.Andwhilemany ofthemclaim to be healthy (or, at the very least,healthy-ish), it’s definitely raising someconfusing mixed messages. So,isit OK to eat between meals? Ultimately, the issue may not be so much aboutwhether you snack or not, but how muchand what kind of choices you’re making. Things like fresh fruit and vegies withhummus are often healthier (and cheaper) than pre-made stuff, so consider packing some for work to avoid making impulse buys. ‘I always have healthy snackslike fruit and vegetables with me,’ Jennifer Lopez says. Alittle bit of prep can also go a long way.Jennifer Aniston keeps a supply of hard-boiled eggs and raw vegies in Tupperware containers. Or try her fave snack, and pop some red grapes in the freezer. ‘They’re really easy and delicious,’ she says. TIP Eat slower and listen to your body – after all, no-one can tell if you’re no longer hungry except you! JODI ANASTA LUPITA NYONG’O

TIP Remember: one size doesn’t fit all. While grazing may suit one person’s lifestyle, if you live for preparing elaborate dinners at home, it might be best to go light on afternoon tea.

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SAV 418 KJ Two breakfast biscuits for a spinach and egg pot S

SAVE 753 KJ A muesli slice for apple slices with peanut butter SAVE753 KJ

SAVE 502 KJ A protein ball for a bunch offrozen grapes SAVE 502 KJ

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TIP While Kim usually goes alcohol-free, she’ll make an exception for special occasions – like when she’s in Vegas.

KIM KARDASHIAN

Why opting out of booze has suddenly become bang on trend SOBER CURIOUS The rise of the F ormanyAustralians,getting theirfirsthangoverisarite ofpassage.Andastheyears rollby,it’slikelytobeone ofmanytocome.Yetforall oftheheadaches,booze bloat,cringe-worthyrecollections(notto mentionaseriousburnoutofcash),we keeptellingourselvesthealltoofamiliar cycleisworthitinthenameoffun. Butthatattitudeisslowlychanging. Whetherit’stakingabooze-freechallenge, goingfullyteetotalorsimplycuttingback toasmallernumberofdrinksaweek,a growingnumberofpeopleareembracing amoresobercuriouswayofliving. Whilesocialpressuretodrinkcanstill beanissue,theriseofnon-alcoholic beverages,supporttoolsliketheDaybreak appandbookssuchasRubyWarrington’s SoberCuriousareremindingpeoplethey don’thavetodoitalone. MarkLivings,CEO&co-founderof non-alcoholicspiritsbusinessLyre’s SpiritCo,sayshe’snoticedadefiniteshift insocialattitudestowardsdrinkingover thepastfewyears.Here,Markreveals whymorepeoplethaneverareditching thedrink… What are some of the main reasons people are drinking less? Theobviousonessuchasdrivingand pregnancywillalwaysberelevant,but thesedaysitcouldjustbethepursuit ofahealthorfitnessobjective,ortaking partinsomethinglikeDryJuly.Itcould evensimplybejusttoavoidahangover whenthere’sanimportantmeetingthe nextday–we’veallbeenthere!It’smore aboutbeingabletochooseandhave thefreedom tostaysocial,but haveyourdrink,yourway. Are most people going totally alcoholfree or simply reducing their intake? Both.Somepeople arecuttingitout altogetherorjust foraspecificperiod. Peopleareevenhaving

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a‘wedgedrink’whentheygoout–alternatingbetweenanalcoholicanda non-alcoholicdrinkthroughthenight.

COMPILED BY AMBER BRAMBLE Any tips for going alcohol-free? Thebestwaytosucceedisnottochange yourlifejustbecauseyou’renothaving alcoholinyourdrink.Planafewnights whenyoudon’thavetodrink,andifyou normallyenjoyaG&Twhenyougoout, youcanjustmakeitaLyre’snon-alcoholic G&T.Orstartsmallbyswappingoutone ofthespiritsinyourdrinktomakealow alcoholversion.No-onewillknowunless youtellthem. Do you think there’s less pressure to drink when you go out? Therearestillsome longstandingsocialnorms thatinsisthavingadrink inyourhandisyouronly option,butit’sbecomingless ofanissueasmoreandmore peoplearemakingthechoice toreducewhattheydrink.

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HOW AUSSIE DRINKING HABITS ARE CHANGING… 25% 1 in 3 No. 1 66% DID YOU KNOW?

The percentage of drinkers aged 21-34 who are trying to reduce their overall intake. The percentage of Australians who have reduced their overall consumption of alcohol. The number of Aussies who have moderated or abstained from drinking on specific occasions during the past three months. The main reason people are drinking less is because they’re ‘opting for a healthier lifestyle’.