Top 10 healthy snacks
1 Nuts and seeds
Not only can they help boost brainpower, stabilise your mood and keep you filled up for hours, it has also been revealed that they help relieve the ageing process.
2 Bananas
High in potassium, which regulates blood pressure; vitamin B6, which combats weakness, irritability and insomnia, and serotonin to lift your mood
3 Raisins
These are very high in antioxidants and are surprisingly good for oral health. The minerals they contain have also been said to react with the body's oestrogen and help prevent osteoporosis.
4 Carrots
High in provitamin A carotenes, carrots are a rich source of antioxidants and can protect against heart disease and some cancers.
5 Peas and beans
High in protein, vitamins B and C, carotenes and antioxidants. Snack on a big bowl of cooked frozen peas or soya beans.
6 Apples
A source of phytochemicals, it's been claimed apples reduce blood cholesterol, improve bowel function and reduce the risk of strokes, prostate cancer, type II diabetes and asthma.
7 Popcorn
30g of popped corn is a serving of wholegrain and good source of fibre, but don't add sugar, salt or butter!
8 Porridge
Full of phytonutrients, proteins, antioxidants, complex carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins and minerals. Low-GI, they'll keep you filled up all morning; try the fast microwave versions.
9 Grapes
A good source of vitamins A, C and B6, as well as iron and selenium, thought to help prevent cancer.
10 Jelly
A lovely treat - the sugar-free versions are also fat-free and have so few calories.
