How to Create a Balanced Snack

Your snack should keep you full until your next meal and prevent you from over snacking. Including protein and fibre in your snack is a great way to ensure you feel satisfied.

Protein will help you feel fuller for longer.

Fibre digests slowly, which can maintain blood sugar levels and prevent hunger spikes. 

Sticking to whole foods that contain protein and fibre will keep you much more satisfied than a packet of chips

Here are some examples of snacks that contain protein and fibre:

• Greek yogurt with chia seeds and berries: Greek yogurt provides protein, while chia seeds and berries offer fibre.

• Hummus and raw veggies: Chickpeas in hummus give you protein, and veggies like carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers add fibre.

• Hard-boiled eggs with a side of apple slices: Eggs provide a high-quality protein, and apples offer a satisfying amount of fibre.

• Nut butter with banana on whole-grain toast: The nut butter gives you protein, and the banana and whole-grain bread deliver fibre.

• Cottage cheese with mixed nuts and seeds: Cottage cheese is high in protein, while the nuts and seeds bring fibre and healthy fats to the mix.

Next time you reach for a snack, try including protein and fibre to keep you satisfied. Or stock your fridge with some of the above options so that you're always prepared and don't end up reaching for junk food.