Dieting
As January comes around it's everyone's favourite time to diet to beat that Christmas bulge. However, new researchhas shown that not snacking or avoiding food for long periods of time in between meals can cause 'Hunger Rage'. As hunger strikes we get moody and reach for the fatty snacks. This is most likely to happen at around 4:01pm.
Women are more likely to suffer from Hunger Rage than men according to the study by by Special K mini breaks . Almost two thirds of UK females admit to losing their rag when they're hungry compared to just 41% of men. However, men have less patience and are more likely to lose control of their temper before women - fellas flare up at 3:41pm and ladies lose it at 4:27pm.
It is much better to eat regualar, mini healthy snacks throughout the day than avoid eating if you don't want to be having tantrums in the office.
According to the research 86% of Brits are more likely to think about food during the day than anything else, including life's bigger priorities such as funds (81%) and family and friends (72%). However, while the statistics show that we're a nation of food lovers, we appear to be a nation of food lovers in denial as only 58% of Brits take less than five minutes a day to take a break.
As well as causing outbursts in the office, by not stopping to refuel regularly we could be stunting our chances of getting ahead at work too. January's the time when many people set themselves new promotion targets but these aren't likely to be reached as two thirds of women admit to a lack of concentration and to feelings of lethargy when hungry.
As food provides the fuel to enhance productivity and effectiveness at work it is best served at regular intervals to avoid energy slumps and angry bosses.
By not taking the time to satisfy hunger pangs regularly, Brits are more likely to reach for indulgent snacks  like crisps and chocolate  as a last resort when hunger turns to rage. Over half of women are likely to end up spoiling themselves with an indulgent snack because they get too hungry between meals.
But no snacking or indulgent snacking is not the answer to hunger rage Stevie Reid, nutritionist for Special K Mini Breaks said:
"The study suggests that denying yourself snacks can lead to angry outbursts and mood swings. Additionally, while you might think you¹re looking after your waistline by not eating between meals, if you don't take time for sensible snacks during the day you may end up reaching for a more indulgent choice to keep you going anyway, or over eat when meal times finally come around. By taking regular mini breaks between meals and avoiding Hunger Rage, the study indicates you¹ll probably be more popular too."
Below are Stevie Reid's top three tips to a healthy body and mind: