Quick and easy snacks
Snacks can provide an important additional supply of energy. It's worth having a variety of ready to eat snacks available at home, in your bag or pocket when you are out. Especially if you are spending long periods of time travelling to and from hospital, waiting for appointments and treatment, so it’s easy to find some ready to eat whenever you need it.
Here are some suggestions for quick, easy and rich snacks to eat whenever you like:
Savoury snacks
- Nuts and seeds
- Crisps
- Cereals
- Cheese and crackers
- Dips ie hummous, taramasalata
Sweet snacks
- Biscuits
- Muffins
- Fruit (fresh, canned, dried)
- Jelly and blancmange
- Chocolate bars
- Cakes made with dried fruits and nuts, jam and chocolate or butter cream icing
- Ice cream and sorbet
- Puddings and custards
- Yogurt and mousses
Drinks
- Milkshake
- Fruit juices and smoothies
- Full fat milk
- Sports drinks
Source: National Cancer Institute
