Don’t get caught with the between-meal munchies. This is when you are most likely to reach for quick pick-me-ups that are often high GI, high in salt and high in saturated fat.

Arm yourself with simple snacks to stave off hunger, and also help you meet your fruit, veg, wholegrains, protein and dairy requirements for the day. This, in turn, will keep glucose and insulin levels steady and reduce sugar cravings.

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Here are some ideas that are easy to prepare, and that balance protein and low-GI carbohydrates to keep you looking and feeling great.

Gluten-free nibbles

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These quick and easy snacks are so tasty that you won’t ever feel you are missing out. Low-GI carbohydrates provide long-lasting energy and these snack plates also contain plenty of fibre for your digestion.

Roasted chickpeas

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Sweet potato chips

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Kale chips

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Super-simple gluten-free snacks

Fruity snacks

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Packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, fibre and energy, combined with protein, these snacks will help protect your skin and give you a pick-me-up when you’re feeling sluggish.

5-minute fruities

Fruit dip

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Pick your yoghurt

Low-fat natural or Greek yoghurt is the perfect snack – it’s high in protein, low-GI carbohydrate and probiotics for gut health and digestion, but you might be bored of the flavour.

Commercial fancy flavoured yoghurts can be high in fat and added sugar and low in good bacteria, providing little nutrition. Yoghurt parfaits are a great way to tart up low-fat Greek yoghurt with exciting textures and flavours.

5-minute snacks

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Which snack will you be making? Let us know in the comments.

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