At a glance
All snacks are NOT created equal. When hunger strikes, try one of these bite-size treats instead of reaching for chips or cookies. These healthy tidbits will help keep your energy high and your appetite in control.
![chickpeas in a bowl with info about why they are a healthy snack](/diabetes/images/library/spotlights/hack-snack-Chickpeas.png)
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Chickpeas
![graphic of rosted chickpeas in a bowl on a table](/diabetes/images/library/spotlights/hack-snack-Chickpeas.png)
Fruit
![graphic of women biting on a strawberry](/diabetes/images/library/spotlights/hack-snack-Fruit.png)
Kale
![graphic of a kale in a white bowl.](/diabetes/images/library/spotlights/hack-snack-Kale.png)
Air-popped popcorn
![bowl of popcorn](/diabetes/images/library/spotlights/hack-snack-Popcorn-tw.jpg)
Try something new
![graphic of man holding a dragon fruit at a market](/diabetes/images/library/spotlights/hack-snack-Adventure.png)
Edamame
![graphic of a girl holding an edamame.](/diabetes/images/library/spotlights/hack-snack-Edamame.png)
Lunch art
![graphic of decorated food](/diabetes/images/library/spotlights/hack-snack-Lunch.png)