Snacking Smart at the Office
July 1, 2009 by Wil Reagan
Filed under Fitness
At the office, you might find yourself buying snack food from the vending machines. These types of snacks add empty calories with no real nutritional value. The best way to fight the temptation of the chips, candy and soda in vending machines is to have another type of snack on hand. Here are some simple healthy snacks that are perfect for the office.
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In your office desk drawer, store:
- Almonds and other nuts (eat only a small handful)
- Canned fruit (packed in water)
- Granola
- Instant oatmeal
- Microwave soup cups (low sodium broths)
- Microwave popcorn (no butter or salt)
- Peanut butter (eat a Tbsp with crackers)
- Raisins (mini-boxes)
- Whole grain, low sodium crackers
- 100-calorie snack packs
In your office refrigerator, keep:
- Apples, oranges and other fresh fruit
- Hard boiled eggs
- Non-fat yogurt or pudding
- Single serving canned juice
- Sliced carrots and celery
Snacking isn’t a bad thing as long as you snack smart. Don’t starve yourself between meals, instead reach for one of the above snacks. These are delicious snacks that can give you some energy and vitamins without a lot of sugar or salt. Also be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day.
