Dietitian Says This 1 Habit Finally Stopped Her Late

As the Start TODAY dietitian , I know all the textbook tricks to avoid eating late at night, but for years, I still found myself wandering into the kitchen for “just a handful” of snacks. And I’m not alone — many of the Start TODAY app members complain about the same nagging habit during our monthly coaching calls.

But, recently, during a teeth cleaning, my dentist said something that completely changed my nightly snacking routine.

Dietitian Tip of the Day: Floss After Dinner to Prevent Nighttime Snacking

My dentist mentioned that one of my teeth was in the early stages of developing a cavity and that I could help prevent further decay by changing my flossing routine. At the time, I was flossing in the morning after breakfast, but she suggested doing it at night to remove all food p