As a mom, preparing meals for my family is a big part of my daily routine. I want to make sure that it is balanced, nutritious, and even easy for me to prepare. Chitchatting with a gym buddy in between workouts, led us to snacking in the workplace. It has been a long time since I worked in an office, but as much as I can, I pack snacks for the hubby especially when he is driving out-of-town.
Snacking is important to fuel us but they can be great culprits in our overall nutrition. We know that sitting all day at work and resisting the urge to food like burgers, pizzas and burritos is hard and when your colleague is eating in front of you, the resistance becomes much harder. But keeping healthy choice in your snacks is very important even if you don’t have the luxury to cook your own healthy snacks.
Snacking is fine! Make sure they are healthy choices
Changing your work snacks from high calories and high fat to low fat and high protein food can make a big difference in your health. You can safeguard your health from a lot of diseases by keeping a healthy choice in your snacks. Snacks which are high in calories also make you slow and lazy all day.
Your blood sugar drops every four to five hours after you eat. So it is better to eat small frequently rather than big one time to keep your metabolism healthy and running. For frequent small meals you can use snacks which are healthy and easy to digest.
Healthy snacks also work as a slow-burning fuel that keeps your energy maintained all day. If you want to control weight then eating healthy snacks at work is best for you. You can monitor your daily calorie intake by eating healthy snacks and reduce them accordingly if you want to lose weight.
Here Are Some Suggestions For You For Healthy Snacks At Work
Avoid calorific snacks by preparing them yourselves. If not, pick the right choices at work. Here are some options for you.
Sandwiches
You can use whole grain bread to make tasty sandwiches. You can add different mayo and sauce which are low in sugar to make sandwiches. You can add ingredients like Peanut butter, Tuna, Slices of fruit, beans, meat, vegetables, salmon, hummus and much more to make a healthy and tasty snack for you work.
You can also use other breads like pita, tortilla, and bran whichever best suits you. Sandwiches are not only tasty but also rich with proteins and fiber. They can help you a lot in maintaining your weight. If you want to lose some pounds then eating healthy sandwiches as snacks is also good.
Nuts
If you are in a hurry or didn’t have enough time to pack lunch then you can just take nuts with you for healthy snacks at day. Nuts are healthy and also high in protein. They are also good for human metabolism. Like almonds they are rich with vitamin E and can control your cholesterol level. Brazil nuts, they protect you from heart disease and cancer. Cashew nuts, they are lower in fat and perfect for a person who wants to lose weight. Nuts are one of the best snacks that you can keep at your desk.
Fruits
We all know fruits are rich with protein and vitamins. They are one of the best snacks during your long workday. You can make fruit salad or slice them and eat all day. You can also bake slices of apples if you want some variety in your snacks.
Intake of fresh fruit regularly prevents you from diabetes, heart attack, cancer and many other dangerous diseases. You can mix fruits with different vegetables to make your own salad.
Protein Bars
If you want to lose weight and don’t want to eat high calorie food then protein bars are best for you. Protein bars give you enough energy which gets you going through a long working day. Eating protein bars as your snack maintains your daily protein intake.
They make you feel fuller for a longer time which can be very helpful for a person who wants to lose weight. Protein bars are small in size and can be taken anywhere. You can eat it anywhere or anytime during your long working day.
To make sure that you always have healthier snacks at work, you can store some of them like protein bars and nuts. Keeping them handy will ensure that you can easily reach out for them before even thinking of going to your nearest drive-thru.
Remember, it is never bad to indulge in a donut to pair with your coffee once in a while, but if you want to keep your weight on the right track, start with healthy choices when it comes to snacking.
