Healthy Snacks for Work!
Are you tired of feeling tired at work? Have you every stopped to think that it could be what you’re eating.
The struggles of meeting deadlines don’t always make eating healthy at your desk an easy choice, especially when it comes to snacking.
When things at the office get busy it’s easy to reach for the quick caffeine and sugar fixes, as nice as these may taste going down they often leave you feeling more tired afterwards.
Things don’t have to be this way. Eat to feel energetic! Here are some excellent snack ideas to replace current snacks that aren’t giving you the energy you need to keep working at your best.
CHANGE Coffee – FOR water, herbal teas or coconut water. Dehydration can cause headaches, make you feel weak, dizzy and tired. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at the nice pick me up effect you can get from drinking coconut water, minus the crash you often suffer from after the caffeine buzz has worn off.
CHANGE Sandwiches – FOR Wheat free gluten free rye bread with almond butter. Wheat can make many people feel bloated and lethargic. Almonds are a good source of protein and ‘good’ fat.
If you have no other option other than a sandwhich then choose one with a good source of protein and greens. Avoid mayo, sandwhich fills or processed cheese. A good option would be real roast beef with mustard and greens such as watercress or spinach.
CHANGE Crisps – FOR Mixed Nuts and seeds. Nuts are an excellent source of protein and are high in essential amino acids. Try a mix of brazil nuts, cashew, walnuts, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds. Limit these to a small handful. Buy small packages to avoid overeating.
CHANGE cereal and chocolate bars - FOR Raw bars – Most health food stores now carry fruit and veggie bars made purely from raw fruits and veggies. They are packed with nutrients and antioxidants. Read labels carefully as some might have fillers and can be high in calories. Find the right one and you’ve got yourself a quick healthy snack. Always keep your veggie intake higher than fruit intake as fruit is definitely good for you but high in sugar, so simply be aware.
CHANGE Fruit flavoured yoghurt (high in sugar) – FOR Natural BioLive Organic Yoghurt AND mix with muesli (wheat free and glutenfree). Muesli is high in fibre, which can help to lower cholesterol levels, and complex carbohydrates that are important for sustained energy. Eating bio live yoghurt can help in maintaining a healthy digestive system as well as boost your immune system.
All of these suggestions do not need to be refrigerated, with the exception of the yoghurt; therefore, you can store them in your desk! Yoghurt can be kept for a couple of hours at room temperature, so try having it as an early morning snack.
If you’re pressed for time all major food stores now have online shopping. The first time you sign up will take the longest, once you’re set up then you can save your favourites and save time in the future. If you’re really pressed for time have someone order it for you!
Shopping List Suggestions:
Organic peppermint tea, chamomile, or nettle
Coconut water
Organic wheat free gluten free rye bread
Almond Butter
Raw mixed nuts
Raw fruit and veggie bars
Organic bio live organic yoghurt
Wheat free, gluten free muesli
Remember improving you’re diet doesn’t replace the need to move you’re body. Do you’re best to take a break and eat away from your desk as often as possible.
Be healthy!
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