Bringing healthy snacks to work is important to help keep yourself on track, especially when your work schedule is busy. It is easy to get off track and indulge in foods high in calories and lacking the necessary nutrients to keep yourself full between meals. Here are easy-to-prepare and nutritious snacks that will help you stay productive and give you energy:
- Veggies Sticks with Hummus: Carrot sticks, celery sticks, cucumber slices, and sliced bell peppers are crunchy and pair well with hummus. Adding hummus will increase your protein intake and help you avoid hunger longer.
- Berries and Low-Fat Greek Yogurt: Add a handful of berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries, to a scoop of low-fat Greek yogurt. This is a quick and easy snack that provides antioxidants and protein.
- Hard-boiled eggs: Hard-boiled eggs are high in protein and easy to make in advance. They can be brought along to work or kept in the fridge for a quick, filling snack.
- Cottage Cheese and Fruit: Add strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, pineapple, peaches, or cantaloupe to a scoop of cottage cheese. This is simple to prepare and doesn’t take much time.
- Fresh Fruit: Apples, bananas, grapes, or berries are portable and packed with vitamins and fiber.
- Popcorn: Air-popped popcorn is a whole-grain, low-calorie snack that can be seasoned to your liking.
Incorporating any of the healthy snacks listed above will help you maintain your energy level, stay focused throughout the workweek, and avoid unhealthy snack temptations. With a small amount of planning and preparation, you can easily incorporate these snacks into your busy workday and stay on track with your health goals.
By, Coach Mariah