Smart Snacking: Your Guide to Stabilise Blood Sugar and Protect Your Hormones

You might already know what to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but the question I hear most often is about the gaps in between.

“What should I snack on if I get hungry?”

The old advice to graze through the day has been replaced. Research shows that most people do best with three balanced meals and no snacks in between. This gives your body a rest from digesting and allows it to reset.

If that feels far from where you are right now, don’t worry. As you focus on real food, adding protein, plenty of vegetables and easing back on starchy carbs, your cravings and energy will naturally rebalance. While this shift is happening, it can help to have the right kind of snack on hand.

Sometimes snacking happens because of long gaps between meals, sometimes it’s more about habit or blood sugar dips. Whatever the reason, if you do reach for a snack, I want it to be one that supports your health.

The Best Snack to Stabilise Your Blood Sugar and Hormones

By definition, snacks are small. They aren’t meant to be the size of a meal, so portion size matters.

A simple trick: if you’re eating from a large packet, like nuts or popcorn, take out a small handful, pop it into a container and put the rest away for later.

My Favourite Recipe-Based Snacks

Here are some of my favourite snack ideas you can try:

🧁 Egg muffins – [get my recipe here]

🥜 Snickers dates – [get my recipe here]

🥬 Kale chips – [get my recipe here]

🍫 Low sugar brownies – [get my recipe here]

Quick and Easy Options to Support Stable Blood Sugar

And for even quicker options that work as an effective snack to stabilise your blood sugar and hormones:

🍏 Apple or pear slices with almond butter

🥨 Oatcakes with smoked salmon or mackerel pâté

🍓 Full fat plain yoghurt with a spoonful of blended fruit like berries or stewed apple

🌰 A small handful of mixed nuts and seeds

🥚 A hard-boiled egg with a few cherry tomatoes

🥕 Veg sticks like carrot, red pepper, celery, or cucumber with hummus

Many packaged snacks may look healthy, but they’re often loaded with sugar or additives. Preparing your own is a much better way to keep your energy steady and support your health.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Balancing blood glucose and hormones through food is powerful, but everyone’s needs are unique. If you’d like personalised support, I’d love to guide you.

👉 Book a call with me to explore how we can create a nutrition plan tailored to your health goals.