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That mid-afternoon urge to reach for something salty or sweet isn’t just a lack of willpower \u2014 it’s something many Americans experience every day.<\/p>\n

Surveys have found that people report an average of two cravings daily, with urges peaking at about 3:45 p.m.<\/p>\n

There are a few reasons why, health experts<\/a> told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

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“Most of us can relate to the afternoon crash or slump<\/a>, and it’s tied to a couple of key factors,” North Carolina-based science communication consultant Megan Meyer, Ph.D., told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

A light lunch,<\/a> or skipping one altogether, can lead to a spike and drop in blood sugar, Meyer said, which “signals to the brain to seek out food \u2014 usually salty or sweet snacks \u2014 to stabilize blood sugar.”<\/p>\n

Add in a natural dip in circadian rhythm and widespread sleep deprivation \u2014 both linked to increased cravings for high-calorie foods \u2014 and the late-afternoon snack attack<\/a> starts to make sense, she said.<\/p>\n

But cravings aren’t just about biology.<\/p>\n

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“Food is<\/a> so inherently personal and tied to experiences and emotion,” Meyer said.<\/p>\n

Stress, routines<\/a> and even what’s within arm’s reach can shape what \u2014 and how often \u2014 we crave.<\/p>\n

“I’ve also noticed that my environment really shapes my eating patterns,” she said. “If I am surrounded by less healthy food<\/a> options, I often crave those foods. When I remove them, those\u00a0cravings\u00a0tend to go away.”<\/p>\n

Rather than viewing cravings as something to fight, they can be useful signals, South Carolina-based registered dietitian nutritionist Lauren Manaker told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

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“Cravings are a natural part of how our bodies communicate with us, often signaling a need for energy, comfort or specific nutrients,” Manaker said.<\/p>\n

“Rather than resisting them entirely<\/a>, it’s helpful to approach cravings with balance and acknowledge them without judgment.”<\/p>\n

Instead, planning “satisfying, nutrient-dense meals<\/a> and snacks throughout the day can help reduce the intensity of cravings, especially during that mid-afternoon slump,” Manaker said.<\/p>\n

Still, modern food culture can complicate things.<\/p>\n

“There’s a lot of unhealthy expectations around food,” Meyer noted, pointing to the pressure of social media and so-called “influencer-worthy” meals.<\/p>\n

A healthier approach is less about perfection and more about awareness.<\/p>\n

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“Remember, honoring your hunger<\/a> in a mindful way is an important part of maintaining a healthy relationship with food,” Manaker said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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