Forget the Vending Machine – Healthy Snacks for the Office
January 24, 2010 by Rachel Lerner
Filed under Featured, Nutrition
The key to healthy eating is to make sure we eat several meals and snacks throughout the day. This ensures our metabolism is going strong and our blood sugar and energy levels remain stable, preventing us from overeating.
We usually eat lunch around noon, which means by about 3 or 4pm we are ready for a SNACK. If you are home, it is fairly easy to grab a healthy snack, but what about at the office? This is actually easier to do than you think. The most important things to keep in mind when selecting a snack is to make sure it contains protein, fiber, healthy fats and whole grains.
Below are some healthy ideas for office snacks, which can be stored in your desk drawer or mini-fridge.
Desk Drawer at Office
Fruit (apple, grapes, orange, banana)
Trail Mix (nuts, seeds, raisins or goji berries)
Nuts (almonds or cashews)
Roasted Edamame (soybeans)
Whole Grain Crackers
Instant Oatmeal
Granola Bars
Air-Popped Popcorn
Single Serving of Baked or Reduced-Fat Chips
Mini-Fridge at Office
Plain Yogurt
Cottage Cheese
Nut Butter (peanut or almond)
Hard-Boiled Eggs
Mini Light Cheeses
Cut-up vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, celery, peppers)
Hummus
Having these snacks readily available at your office will prevent you from seeking “unhealthy alternatives” to satisfy your hunger. Here’s to healthy snacking!
Healthy Snacks for the Office by Rachel Lerner
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