Snacking has an unfairly bad reputation. Snacking itself is not inherently unhealthy, rather the snack choices we tend to make. If you are hungry, then by all means eat! Your body is trying to tell you something. But make sure you pick something nutritious, and stick to smaller portions so that you don’t overdo your calorie intake.

• Handful of unsalted nuts
• Fruit, for example grapes, apples, satsumas, pears or chopped melon
• Celery or carrot sticks with tzatziki or hummus
• Two or three oatcakes with cottage cheese