Lunch box Snacks to help stop those cravings...

Do you sometimes find you crave that snack, that something to nibble and find yourself reaching for the chocolate?

I know I do, although my weakness tends to be crisps for that extra crunch…

Well, here’s some healthier suggestions to pop in your lunch box to help satisfy those cravings:

California Almonds

– rich in monounsaturated fats and cholesterol-free, makes them a deliciously tempting snack option. Research now shows they may also help maintain a healthy heart.

All you need to know is how to get the perfect portion: a 30g serving is about 23 almonds. So the next time you feel your energy level drop mid-morning or when you are tempted by an afternoon snack attack. 23 are all you need. Empowering, isn’t it?

If you’re quick, they’re also running a competition to win some.

Diva Popcorn

It’s the UK’s first air-popped flavoured popcorn brand and has just been recommended by Weight Watchers who have given it a ranking of just 2-3 ProPoints per pack.
A ProPoints value of 5 or under can help you enjoy eating between meals and stay on top of your weight loss.
Weight Watchers said: ‘They are a great snack that will fill you up between meals or could be just the ticket to eat with your sandwich at lunch instead of crisps.’

Available flavours: Sweet Chipotle Chilli, Sea Salt and Balsamic Vinegar and Rock Salt. For more info, click here

The Fabulous Bakin’ Boys healthy Fruit ‘n Oat slices
– The first ever baked snack containing one portion of fruit in each slice.
Available in three flavours – Strawberry ‘n Oat, Blackcurrant ’n Oat and Apple ‘n Oat they can be purchased in ASDA, Sainsbury’s, and Tesco.
The delicious fibre-packed snack bars consist of two layers, with a fruity base crammed with succulent sultanas, apples and apricots, topped with oats and sprinkled with strawberry, blackberry or apple pieces.
Achievin’ a 90 per cent approval rating in taste trials with mums and kids, the family friendly snacks are being hailed as the new lunch-box product.

Modern Milk

A brand new flavoured milk in a handy 330ml carton, available in four delicious flavour combinations to tempt the taste buds: Lush Banana and Honey, Ripe Strawberry and Raspberry, Smooth Coffee with a hint of Vanilla and Milk Chocolate with a hint of Golden Caramel. Modern Milk is the first semi-skimmed dairy product to offer extra calcium (70 per cent of the RDA), and added vitamin D and fibre, ideal for a healthy digestive system. It is low in fat and low in added sugars, and makes a perfect addition to any lunch box. Read our review here

Nuts

Just a handful of nuts, full of protein will help stop that craving.
And to do your bit for Fair trade, why not try “Harry’s Nuts”

Oatcakes and Oat bakes by nairn’s

Oats slowly release the energy, keeping you satisfied for longer. Click here to read the Oat bake review.