The following are my picks for snacks that don’t spoil you appetite or impact your well-being.

1. Nothing. Yes really – snacks are harmful, distracting and simply indulgent. If you can, just go without.

2. Nuts – ideally unsalted and a small helping only. I find almonds, peanuts and cashews are good. Warning: can be messy and make you cough on calls!

3. Fruit. Ideally a single piece, such as an apple, banana, pear or tangerine. Berries get messy. Fruits without lots of messy juice are good – like coconut or grapes. Pick pieces that are fresh and young – before they get too ripe, messy and sugar-fermented.

4. Cake. Kind-of a joke, because if you have cake you are likely to feel guilty and this ‘should’ drive you to get some exercise! Something small on ‘treat day’ could work, as long as you earn it!

5. Drinks. If you’re hungry, get another drink. It helps … a bit. Obviously low sugar/sweetener drinks only – if you can. Try fruit and herb teas.

I know this all sounds a bit strict, and we all fail sometimes, but poor-quality snacking too frequently will result in health issues and you want to stay well, right?