Snack Swap…

It's 3 p.m. You're hungry again and feeling sleepy. You might be tempted to reach for one of these common - and deceptively healthy - treats to perk yourself up, but don't. Our nutrition experts offer smarter picks to avoid an afternoon crash and stay full until dinner.

SKIP: Baked potato chips
 It's true that baked chips aren't as bad as the regular variety, but they're still mainly fast-acting carbs (hello, blood sugar spike) with very small amounts of protein, fiber, and fat. Even so, there are so many better, more filling foods that provide these nutrients that won't lead to the blood sugar crash that saps your energy!

Try instead: A different kind of crunch: dry roasted edamame.  A 1/4 cup serving has a whopping 14 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber with less salt than traditional chips.  They're even a good source of iron - a nutrient that many women fall short on.  I love edamame and will try this!