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1. Be organized
Prepare healthy snacks in advance. Cut up vegetable sticks, portion out trail mix, stock up on low-fat dips and freeze yogurt the night before. You be less likely to reach for chips, lollies and chocolate.

2. Read the nutrition information panel           
Look for snacks with less than 600 kJ per serve. If choosing a snack bar, look for one with less than 3g of saturated fat, 15g of sugar and 450 mg of sodium per serve.

3. Check the serving size
Some products contain two serves, yet we eat the whole thing in one sitting. A 600ml carton of flavoured milk is a perfect example.

4. Don’t deprive yourself
If you are craving your favourite food, then enjoy it – in moderation. Or opt for a healthier version: try a hot chocolate instead of a chocolate bar, or frozen yogurt in place of ice-cream.

5. Remove temptation
Place any tempting foods in opaque jars so you can’t see them and store them at the back of the pantry. Food out of sight is also out of mind. Keep healthy snacks visible and easily accessible.

Tips contributed by

Healthy Food Guide
www.healthyfoodguide.com.au