What to Limit and What to Eat When You're Hungry

Here’s what to eat to calm an overly hungry stomach without upsetting it.

The primary culprits for digestive drama?

RD, California-based registered dietitian.

RD, a New York City-based registered dietitian and owner of RL Nutrition.

RD, a New York-based registered dietitian, and founder and director of Real Nutrition.

Bonus: The protein comes from collagen, which is easily digestible.

Eat this instead: Go with a banana or two to three dates.

Eat this instead:Munch on sometrail mixthat contains nuts and something sweet.

Protein Shakes

Protein shakes typically containwhey protein, which can bother many people’s stomachs, says Larkey.

Try ourPineapple Green Smoothiefor a natural energy boost!

Think: anapple with peanut butter, or grapes and string cheese.

“You’ll still get the benefit of a slow-digesting carb and fiber, but without going overboard.”

The Bottom Line

It’s not unusual to get busy and lose track of time.

And when the moodiness and headache start setting in, you realize you haven’t eaten for a while.