23 healthy snacks to keep you full
Whether it's a mid-morning hunger pang or mid-afternoon slump, a snack can help perk us up. Here are some options that come packed with nutrients…
Listen to your hunger
Snacks take the edge off hunger so that you don’t overeat at meals. There are so many snacks on offer at supermarkets, there's always an opportunity to grab something fast. However, many of these snacks are high in sugar, fat or salt and won't keep you going until mealtimes. The best snacks have a combination of satisfying protein and fibre, are nutritious and taste really good.
High-protein snacks
- ricotta pot with blueberries
- 125g low-fat plain yoghurt
- 20 almonds or other unsalted nuts
- crispbread and 1 tbsp light soft cheese
- 2 tbsp hummus and vegetable sticks
- hard-boiled egg
- wholemeal pitta and savoury yoghurt dip
- 1 tbsp peanut butter and celery or apple
High-fibre snacks
Image source, BBC Food- kale crisps
- popcorn
- malt loaf
- baked samosas
- wholegrain rice cakes
- half an avocado
- handful of berries
- 2 dried apricots
- handful cherry tomatoes
- handful grapes
- a pear or an apple
- oat pot
Easy ideas for healthy snacks
Give crisps and cakes a miss and try Priya Tew’s healthier snacks to keep kids feeling fuller for longer.
Drink more water
Because our bodies get a lot of hydration from food, the signals for hunger and thirst can be confused. Keep drinking water throughout the day, with the occasional cup of tea, coffee or fruit teas.
Published May 2019
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