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In a recent team meeting, Ginger, Kenny, Tim, and I chatted about our favorite snacks. It was a fun and interesting conversation — it turns out each of us has pretty different snacking styles. Because I know you’re just dying to find out what we eat throughout the day (sarcasm), you’ll find a list of our go-to snacks below!

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Morgan Mandriota
Newsletter Editor, Healthline

Written by Morgan Mandriota
October 17, 2026 • 2.5 min read

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Let’s talk about our favorite snacks

Kenny: I suck at snacking! I tend to munch on leftovers throughout the day. But when I do snack, I eat the following:️

kimchi (homemade)
overnight oats (meal prepped)
a protein shake
hard-boiled eggs from the office fridge
string cheese

Ginger: Snacking is an important part of my emotional coping repertoire. Especially on workdays, I find myself reaching for:

dates and peanut butter
chocolate chips and cashews
apples, sliced and salted
chia seeds soaked in oat milk
Greek yogurt with peanut butter and honey
carrots dipped in Bitchin’ sauce

Tim: Dipping mini poppadoms into hummus is a recent favorite. Sometimes I dust the hummus with oregano and smoked paprika. The same mini poppadoms dipped into Greek yogurt mixed with lime and chili pickle. Salami or prosciutto wrapped around half a walnut is a good one, too.️

Morgan: I love snacks. I recently started eating meat again, and I forgot just how satisfying it is to eat cold cuts or beef jerky during the day. I also like:️

chips and guac
honey sesame-coated almonds
dark chocolate-covered berries
dehydrated fruit
(chocolate) rice cakes
mochi ice cream

Your turn! What do *you* snack on? Email us at wellnesswire@healthline.com to share your favorites.️

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