Could a mid-morning snack help you lose weight?

If you’re going to have a snack today – wait until the afternoon... 

New research suggests that the timing of your snack can determine whether it helps or hurts your diet. Dieting participants who snacked mid-morning lost LESS weight than those who scheduled an afternoon snack. 

The reason was two-fold. People who snack between breakfast and lunch usually do so because they are bored or socializing. Those who snack between lunch and dinner tend to rustle up something healthier like fruit or nuts.