You’re hungry. What should you eat? If you’re trying to avoid junk food and excess calories, consider these healthy snack options:

• Olives. A snack of five olives has just 45 calories.

• Hummus and carrots. Four ounces of hummus and three carrot sticks contain only 80 calories.

• Pineapples and pistachios. Mix 1/2-cup of dried pineapple slices with about 25 pistachio nuts. Fruits and nuts are a good source of antioxidants. Also try peanuts and raisins or almonds and dried apricots.

• Cottage cheese and apples. Top a sliced apple with about 1/2-cup of low-fat cottage cheese. Benefits: calcium, protein, and fiber.

• Mini-pizza. Slice a whole-wheat pita in half. Spread a little tomato sauce, then sprinkle some cheese and vegetables on top. Heat in microwave or toaster oven until cheese melts.

• Rice cakes. These can be eaten by themselves or with various low-fat toppings. Look for rice cakes made from whole-grain brown rice.

• Water. A tall glass of water is terrific for you. It revitalizes your body while assuaging hunger pangs. And it’s caffeine- and calorie-free.