Snacking isn’t an essential habit, but it can help us to maintain our energy levels and make a helpful contribution to our daily nutrient targets. It’s worth dedicating time to thinking about what you eat and drink between meals and how you can make your diet work for you.
VEG OUT
Okay, so vegetables might not spring to mind when you think of healthy snacks, but houmous is a national favourite that goes well with sticks of carrot, cucumber, celery and pepper. Many of us can benefit from choosing lighter options and lower fat houmous is widely available. If you need a change, search online for recipes for bean or lentil pâté – great on oatcakes!