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Snacking is integral to a healthy diet. It does not mean ripping into a bag of chips every time you get the urge. It does mean to keep lots of healthy snacks available, so when you open the refrigerator you have what you need to make the right choices.
Keep cut up or snack-ready fresh vegetables on hand to keep you satiated throughout the day. Carrots are a wonderful option. They are very high in beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant shown to help fight cancer and heart-disease. Buy a bag or two of baby carrots or just slice some into spears. Keep them in a sealed tupperware or plastic bag for up to two weeks. An entire cup of carrots has just 52 calories (plus nearly a day's worth of vitamin C).
Cut broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, peppers, and summer squash or whole green or wax beans are all fine options to keep on hand and will stay fresh for at least 3-5 days if stored in an airtight container or bag.
Fruits intended to ripen after picking (tomatoes included) should not be refrigerated at all and are lovely to keep out in the open in a bowl. Consider keeping whole apples, pears, peaches and nectarines within arm's reach at home or in your office for between meal snacks.
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