7 Smart Ways to Fight Afternoon Hunger Pangs and Snack Healthy! Manisha Sharma August 17, 2012 Nutrition & Fitness If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you must be familiar with those extremely sharp hunger pangs that hit you around 4.30pm – 5pm. And there’s always some junk food stored away in your kitchen cupboard or temptingly displayed in your office pantry that is sure to throw your diet off track. So here’s what happens – you stuff your face, wait for the guilt to surface, promise yourself tomorrow is the new first day of your diet plan and then repeat the cycle the next afternoon!