How to stop reaching for the biscuit tin at 11am

<p>11am and 4pm; those key times of the day where the danger of reaching for a sugary snack is at its highest. It&rsquo;s easy, very easy to get through a fair few Jammy Dodgers without even realising. And nobody is judging; we have all been there.</p><p>When you're three mouthfuls in, you're feeling pretty great about your morning, but fast forward the clock one hour and the regret will begin to seep its way in. 'Why did I do that? I really didn't need that sixth biscuit.'</p><p>So, to help you survive those <em>hangry</em> times of day, we&rsquo;ve compiled a few tips, and some of our favourite snacks that will hit the spot without giving you the guilts.</p><p>Here are a few tips that we&rsquo;ve learnt to stave off hunger pangs:</p><h2>Drink lots of water</h2><p>We feel hungry when we&rsquo;re really thirsty, so make sure you&rsquo;re well hydrated. If you don't like water on its own, try adding a slice of lemon or a couple of fresh mint leaves, or pour yourself a herbal tea.</p><h2>Eat a high protein breakfast.</h2><p>Higher protein foods like <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/scrambled-eggs" target="_blank">eggs</a> can leave you feeling fuller for longer. Breakfast foods that are high in protein include eggs (scrambled, fried, poached, take your pick) and any kind of nut butter (peanut, almond, cashew) on toast. Low fat yogurt is another great option for breakast - try not to opt for the flavoured yogurts as they tend to contain more sugar.</p><h2>Make sure you get a good night&rsquo;s sleep</h2><p>Making sure you get a really good night's sleep will make you feel a million dollars the next day. Pair feeling refreshed with the will to eat well and you'll be set for a healthy eating day.</p><h2>TRY THESE SUPER SNACKS:</h2><h2>Delicious dips</h2><p>Cut up some carrots, celery, red peppers or oat cakes and dip in <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/houmous/asda-houmous-30-less-fat/910001808856" target="_blank">30% less fat houmous</a>. Carrots and veggies will contribute to your 5 a day - you won't get that from a Mars bar!</p><p>Plus you can<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/jabba-the-hummus" target="_blank"> make your own houmous</a> to keep in the fridge at home for all the family</p><p>Or try this delicious and super <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/mashed-pea-mockamole-bruschetta" target="_blank">easy mashed pea ‘mockamole&rsquo;</a> &ndash; a bit like guacamole but made with peas. Easy-peasy.</p><p><img alt="pea_bruscetta__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/pea_bruscetta__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Gussy up your popcorn</h2><p>Salted popcorn (i.e. not sweet popcorn), like <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/all-sweet-savoury-popcorn/metcalfes-skinny-clic-sargent-salt-topcorn/910001321867" target="_blank">Metcalfe&rsquo;s Skinny Popcorn Sea Salt</a> is low in sugar and will satisfy that need for a snack.</p><p>Or <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/all-sweet-savoury-popcorn/asda-chosen-by-you-wholefoods-popcorn/910001315378" target="_blank">make your own</a> from scratch and design your flavours. Cook the popcorn according to the pack instructions on the hob. Once the corn has stopped popping you can toss through any spices that take your fancy - delicious. Just make sure you don't add too much if you've got little ones!</p><h2>Don&rsquo;t forget about nuts</h2><p><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/nuts-seeds/asda-good-balanced-cashew-nuts/910001621539" target="_blank">Nuts</a> are a source of unsaturated fats. Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet has been shown to lower blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. You can make plain nuts a bit more exciting at home by adding ingredients like cayenne pepper, black pepper, no more than a teaspoon of honey, and even herbs like rosemary or thyme and heating them through in a pan. </p><p><img alt="nuts__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/nuts__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Crispy things that aren&rsquo;t crisps</h2><p>If you&rsquo;re a crisp fiend, fear not, you can make your own crispy snacks that aren&rsquo;t deep fried. These <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/chickpeas" target="_blank">crispy Pecorino, garlic and rosemary chickpeas</a> are delicious &ndash; just make sure you serve yourself a sensible portion or you&rsquo;re sure to come back for more. </p><p><img alt="chickpeas__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/chickpeas__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Frozen grapes</h2><p>No, we haven&rsquo;t gone completely mad, frozen grapes make for delicious snacks. 80g is one portion so don't go too mad, even though they do taste pretty incredible.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"><div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"><div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div></div><p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BO2r8zZl3Bf/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">I could eat an entire bucket of frozen grapes �� my favourite healthy snack other than smoothies especially for someone like me who has a giant sweet tooth. #frozengrapes #healthysnack #healthyfood #eatclean #food #foodie #instafood #foodporn #healthyliving #healthylifestyle #eatwell #livewell #yummy #fruit #fruitsnack</a></p><p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A photo posted by shauna (@shauna_fitlifelearn) on <time datetime="2017-01-04T19:38:48+00:00" style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;">Jan 4, 2017 at 11:38am PST</time></p></div></blockquote><script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Go online to <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/" target="_blank">Asda.com</a> to pick up all the ingredients you need to make amazing snacks, or find your <a href="http://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">nearest store</a>.</p><p><script async defer src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script></p><script async defer src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>

Alternative snacks that won't pile on the pounds

By Asda Good Living,25th January 2017

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