Snacking throughout the day can benefit digestive, heart, brain, and blood sugar health when done strategically. To build a healthy and satiating snack plate, include foods with protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

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1. Mediterranean Power Plate

Hummus, black or kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, almonds, and whole-grain pita or seedy crackers combine for a flavorful and heart-healthy snack plate rich in fiber, plant-based protein , and unsaturated "healthy" fats .

The chickpeas in hummus offer protein and fiber for blood sugar management, satiety (feeling satisfied), and minerals like iron, magnesium, folate, and zinc.

Olives and almonds add healthy fats that promote a healthy heart and brain.

2. Southwestern Snack Plate

Layer on black bean dip, bell pepper

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