Snacks at the office
Working a 9-5 can be difficult especially with other outside responsibilities, so food may not be the top priority especially when working towards a deadline. Remembering to eat during a busy workday whether you’re at home or in the office is more important than you think!
Why is snacking important?
Maintaining your metabolism with meals and snacks is important; consuming food every 2-3 hours can help regulate your blood sugars and in turn, can reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Coming home after not eating throughout the day because you’re too busy, can have a negative impact on your eating habits, too. When you are past the point of hunger, you may make poor decisions, overeat or binge eat whatever is available at that point in time.
Note: Snacks should not replace meals, but they can help control hunger and prolong the time between meals.
The trick to a balanced snack is to find snacks that are tasty and that give back nutritionally.
Shelf stable snacks to keep in the office:
Protein-packed: Nuts/seeds, Trail Mix, beef sticks, Peanut butter to-go, tuna pouches, jerky
Carbohydrates: Popcorn, Snack bars, Rice Crisps, pretzels
Fruits/Veggies: dried fruit, fruit cups, oranges, apples, bananas
Here are some of my favorite snacks.