Healthy snacks

A good snack bridges the gap between meals so you arrive at dinner hungry, not ravenous. My simple formula: pair a protein or healthy fat with a fiber-rich food. That combination digests slowly, which helps keep blood sugar and energy steady.

A few of my go-to pairings:

• Apple slices with almond butter
• Carrots, cucumbers and bell peppers with hummus
• Plain Greek yogurt with berries and a sprinkle of hemp seeds
• A hard-boiled egg with cherry tomatoes
• A small handful of walnuts with a few dried apricots
• Roasted chickpeas with a pinch of sea salt

Try this: prep two snacks tonight and keep them at eye level in the fridge, so the easy choice tomorrow is the nourishing one.