I’m 49 and a nutritionist who’s spent 20 years helping women understand how they can support their own hormones and metabolic health. I see this pattern in almost every woman who can’t lose weight despite eating “healthy.” The habit: constant snacking between meals. Not your planned afternoon snack. I’m talking about: “Just a bite” while cooking dinner Finishing your kid’s leftovers Mindless handfuls while working Evening nibbles after dinner Here’s what most women don’t realize: this pattern is often driven by under-eating at meals. When you’re not getting enough protein, fat, fibre and carbohydrates at breakfast and lunch, your blood sugar crashes and your body demands quick fuel. The snacking isn’t a willpower problem. It’s a blood sugar problem exasperated by eating too little. Every time you eat, especially carbohydrates on their own, processed foods, or protein bars, insulin is secreted. When insulin is elevated your body prioritizes burning glucose for fuel and down-reg...