You take the stairs instead of waiting for the lift, conduct meetings on-the-go and head to the gym instead of the canteen during lunch. Then why do you tuck into a bag of chips for the five o'clock snack? You say it's handy. But it's also full of all those calories you don't need. Instead, here are three healthy snacks that you can carry with you to office:
Nuts: Full of protein and a good source of healthy fats, vitamins (including antioxidants) and minerals, nuts make for an ideal snack. Keep a bag of nuts in your office drawer. You can mix peanuts and walnuts that contain heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids with magnesium rich pistachios, iron-rich cashews and vitamin E-rich almonds. Don’t run through the entire bag at one go because nuts do contain fats and avoid salted ones because they add excess sodium to your diet that can increase your blood pressure.
Bananas: Not only are bananas creamy and sweet, they are also nutritious and are available year-round. Just eat bananas as is, toss them in your breakfast cereal, or simply blend bananas with low-fat milk to make a delicious smoothie. This grab-and-go snack is a good source of vitamin B6, vitamin C and fiber as well as manganese. In addition, a piece of banana provides approximately 460 milligrams of potassium, making it a heart-friendly health snack.
Chopped veggies: Slice some healthy raw vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower. Place them plastic bags and take them to work along with a healthy dip such as salsa or hummus. When the urge to snack hits you, you’ll be satisfying your hunger as well as eating a serving of vegetables rich in carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins and antioxidants.
Snacking can be healthy too, if you do it in moderation and the snack contains all the essential nutrients your body needs. Go, grab a bite!
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