Midlife Kitchen: Snacks

So ideally we want to aim for 3 main meals a day – breakfast, lunch and dinner. Your body does need a break between meals to let it do it’s thing with digestion BUT sometimes you will need to bridge the gap. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with snacking if you’re genuinely hungry.

The key is choosing snacks that work for you rather than against you. Aim for snacks that contain protein wherever possible, as protein helps keep you fuller for longer, supports muscle health and can help avoid the blood sugar rollercoaster that leaves you reaching for more food an hour later.

Remember, snacks don’t need to be complicated. In fact, some of the best options require no preparation at all.

Grab & Go Snack Ideas

Try to keep a few of these on hand for busy days:

• Greek yoghurt with berries and seeds
• Two boiled eggs
• Apple with peanut butter
• Cottage cheese with cherry tomatoes
• Edamame beans
• Cheese and wholegrain crackers
• Smoked salmon on rye crackers
• Handful of nuts and a piece of fruit
• Roasted chickpeas
• Protein smoothie (there’s a recipe in the breakfast recipes if you need it)
• Protein yoghurt pouch
• Hummus with carrot and cucumber sticks
• Tuna on wholegrain crackers
• A small handful of trail mix

The recipes below are perfect for batch preparation so you’ve always got something nutritious ready to grab when hunger strikes.