India, Dec. 24 -- Winter often makes us crave comfort food and long snack breaks. With shorter days and colder weather, it is easy to reach for biscuits, fried snacks, or sugary treats. But these quick snacks rarely keep you full for long and often lead to overeating. To avoid this, you can try high-protein snacks. Yes, not only can they help control appetite, but they also support muscle health, steady energy levels, and better metabolism. According to nutritionist Khyati Rupani, including protein in your diet can reduce overeating and prevent energy crashes.

Protein takes longer to digest than carbohydrates, which means it keeps you full for longer. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that higher prote...