Snacks for energy: what to eat between meals
The right snack keeps your energy from dipping a couple of hours before lunch or dinner. We have gathered simple options that need no cooking.
A snack does not have to be biscuits from your desk drawer. A good snack combines protein, a little fat and fibre — that way your energy lasts longer without the sharp crash we wrote about in "Sugar and energy".
Which simple snacks need no cooking?
- An apple or a pear with a handful of nuts.
- Natural yoghurt with berries.
- A couple of boiled eggs with vegetables.
- Hummus with carrot or cucumber sticks.
- Cottage cheese with fruit.
How do you choose a snack at work or on the go?
A container of nuts, vegetables or yoghurt packed in advance solves the "nothing to hand except the vending machine" problem. Five minutes in the evening is all it takes to prepare a snack for the next day.
Read more about how to put together a filling breakfast that keeps your energy up until lunch in "Healthy breakfast for energy". Between meals, some people use Energy Enhancer for a caffeine-free lift, and Cellergize Morning in the morning.