Try replacing these with healthier alternatives (see below), for example by putting a bowl of fruit on the kitchen table or next to your computer and keeping less healthy choices in the cupboard out of sight. Out of sight, out of mind – avoid having snacks high in fat, sugar and salt easily at hand, as this might mean you are more tempted by them.For more information on healthy portion sizes see our resource ‘Get portion wise!’. You can eat larger portions of fruit and vegetables as a snack because they are less ‘energy dense’ - that is you can eat more for relatively few calories. For example, put a handful of crisps or nuts in a bowl, or buy smaller multipack bags when you go shopping. Be portion wise – if you occasionally enjoy snacks high in fat, salt or sugar, try to portion them out to avoid eating a large number of calories in one go.Also, look for ‘lighter’, reduced fat/salt and sugar free options. You can use the traffic lights on the front of packaging to easily compare products at a glance and make a healthier choice. Check the label – when you go shopping, check food labels to help you choose options with less salt, saturated fat or sugar.Here are some tips on making better snack choices: If we choose healthier snacks then these can provide us with essential nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals and fibre, without adding too many calories, sugar, saturated fat or salt. Snacking usually describes the food and drinks that we have aside from the main meals of the day, and can form part of a healthy, balanced diet. You can also download this information as resources at the bottom of this page. In this article we offer some tips and suggestions for healthier snacks for all ages.
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