Bread & “tea snacks”: where extra calories hide

Bread, cookies “with tea”, nuts — not a problem by themselves. The problem is autopilot and no portion boundary.

What usually happens

• Background eating (work/TV) → you eat more than you think.
• Bread + butter/spreads → calories climb faster than satiety.
• Sweet snacks → you crave more an hour later.

What helps (no bans)

1. Pre-choose a portion: 1–2 slices, not “whatever happens”.
2. If it’s a snack, add protein (yogurt/cottage cheese) instead of pure carbs.
3. Butter/spreads: use a little — or track it honestly.

How to use NutriAI

Photo the snack/sandwich and mark oil/sauce — that’s often the real “leak”.

Read next:

• Oil & sauces at home: track without scales and keep the taste
• Hidden calories: oil, sauces and drinks