Healthy Snack Ideas

Healthy snack ideas always get bad press. Why is this? Well it's not snacking that is really bad but rather what it is you are nibbling on that matters.

Pickings need to be chosen wisely in order for you to truly gain the benefits. Breaks can help sustain you between meal times without you succumbing to temptation for the unhealthy snack options as well as help you reach your goals and nutrient targets.

What Makes a Good Snack?

1. Choose bites that 'hit the spot'- see these great nosh ideas

2. It should ideally contain 2 out of the following 3;Protein: nuts, milk, cheese, yoghurt or meatStarchy carbohydratesFruit and Vegetables

3. It should be 'nutrient dense' - the maximum nutrition in a small package

4. It should sustain you enough to keep you going until your next meal

5. It should be low in fat, sugar and salt

6. It should be portable - if you need to take it with you or pack it in a lunch tin

7. It should be easy-to-eat, preferably with your fingers


In this clip Dawn, myLifetime.com's Nutritionist, recommends sticking to 2 healthy snacks per day between meals. Each snack should have about 100 to 200 calories. Dawn also gives some great snacking ideas.

Have Fun Experimenting

Have Great Healthy Snack Ideas?

Have you come up with some amazing, quick, easy and fun snack ideas for parties, weddings, big or small functions or just for sitting in front of the tellie? Want to share your ideas?