Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
What to Eat Instead of Candy When a Craving Strikes
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on Jun 10 2026
Candy is mostly fast sugar, so it spikes, fades, and leaves youreaching for the next piece. The swaps that actually settle a sweetcraving pair sweetness with protein or fiber, the way a candy bar's2 grams of protein can become 12. Here is what to eat instead ofcandy, ranked, and how to make the better option the easy one.
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
High-Protein Sweet Snacks That Curb Sugar Cravings
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on Jun 07 2026
The afternoon candy fix tastes great for ninety seconds and leaves youfoggy and hungry again before the next meeting. The fix isn't willpower —it's protein. A sweet snack with at least 10 grams of protein satisfiesthe craving and keeps you full, where sugar alone spikes and fades. Hereare the best high-protein sweet snacks, ranked.
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
How to Enjoy Chocolate Without Overeating the Whole Bar
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on Jun 07 2026
You meant to have two squares, and then the wrapper was empty.Overeating chocolate is rarely a willpower problem — it is a speedand packaging problem. Here is the short savoring ritual, plus whya higher-cacao square with 12 grams of protein satisfies a cravingwith far less than a handful of fast, sugary sweets.
