When it comes to nibbling, the best defense is a good offense: Keep your kitchen stocked with healthy treats like these.

Fresh fruits and vegetables: Don’t just dump them in the fruit bowl or the crisper—slice them all at once and store them in Tupperware in the refrigerator. This way they’re easier to grab than the marzipan. Dip them in low-fat salad dressing or hummus.

Edamame: Stock up on the shelled green soybeans and store them in your freezer. They’re delicious enough to distract you from the sugar cookies and elegant enough to work as party starters.

Whole-wheat toast or celery sticks: Spread them with almond butter.

Low-fat cottage cheese: Look for the 4-ounce containers. For a special treat, drizzle it with a little balsamic vinegar.

Whole-wheat pita toasts: Cover them with hummus, then sprinkle with paprika and top with some olive oil.

Sharp Cheddar slices: Pair them with crisp, sweet, never-disappointing Fuji apple slices.