Dietitian Susie Burrell reveals her top five low-sugar afternoon snacks

Whether it's the biscuit jar at work, or another trip to the fridge while working from home, chances are you've found yourself a bit peckish of an afternoon despite having probably had a decent lunch, more than once.

As dietitian Susie Burrell explains these cravings – especially sweet ones – are really common.

"[They] can completely derail our diets as we are lured by high-sugar snacks that can actually make the cravings worse," Burrell, the founder of Shape Me, tells 9Honey.

You can see all her tips in the video above.

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In the video above, the co-host of The Nutrition Couch podcast shares some of her favourite types of snacks for when those "afternoon munchies" hit.

"Focusing on savoury snacks, rather than sweets, will help to keep your cravings under control," Burrell says.

"For a filling and delicious afternoon snack you can't go past a piece of wholegrain toast with 100 per cent nut spread. A perfect combination of slowly digested carbohydrates and protein for fullness."

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Other top picks include low-carb bars, legumes, and chickpeas. Or if you're desperate for just a little bit of sweetness, Burrell recommends a protein or Greek yoghurt with some berries.

"While the berries have some natural sugar, as does the dairy, the mix of protein and fibre will help to keep you full without any added sugar."

For more of Susie Burrell's top snacking tips you can watch the video in the player above.