Hack your snacks

This is a smart approach to snacks: Make ’em work for you. If you find yourself getting overly hungry between meals—and racing to eat your food—a nutritious, satisfying snack can help keep you on an even keel. And healthy snacks can be fun—whether you’ve discovered new ways whether you like to eat something every couple of hours or are comfortable with up to four hours between eating occasions. They can help keep you on track to select wholesome foods at your next meal, and to eat them mindfully.

How snacking can help
Healthy snacks can help keep your hunger levels even throughout the day—plan for them to ensure wise choices: Whether you’re out and about in the car, or spending the day at the park, you might be less tempted by spur-of-the-moment picks that don’t work in your SmartPoints budget if you have a satisfying snack in your bag.

Tip from a WW Coach

“I love dip! I take plain, fat-free Greek yogurt, add fresh lime juice, lime zest, smoked paprika, and sea salt, then stir to combine. It’s perfect for cut-up veggies or pretzels."

- Sue, Maidenhead

Build a better snack

When you want a bite, a lean protein- and fibre-rich carb - pairing can help keep you going till your next meal. Here are some of our favourites:

• 1 serving fat-fat plain yogurt

• 2 tbsp houmous

• 15 pistachios

• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds

• 1 portion edamame beans

• Hard-boiled egg

• Low-fat cheese slice or triangle

• Oven-roasted chickpeas

• Tin of tuna in spring water, drained

For more ideas, check out #snackhack on Connect!