The ideal office snacks are well balanced mini-meals. This means foods that contains protein, fat and fiber and deliver 200 calories or less. It’s tough to find all those elements in a single snack, but Samir Becic’s and Health Fitness Revolution recommends these 10 options of healthy snacks to satisfy your at-work hunger:
- Hard-boiled Eggs: One egg has around 70 calories and is packed with five to six grams of protein.
- String Cheese: High in protein, it offers a bit of fat and has only 80 calories.
- A Small Handful of Almonds: One ounce, around 12 nuts, has 184 calories. Almonds contain omega-9 fatty acids, the fat also found in olive oil that’s associated with good heart health.
- An Apple with Almond Butter: This snack has
the great combination of fiber, proteinand fat.
- Dark Chocolate: We wrote an article about the benefits of dark chocolate here. Just remember portion control!
- Baked Sweet Potato and Tuna: Bake a batch of sweet potatoes and store in the fridge. Stuff one with tuna packed in water, and bring it to work in a plastic container.
- Carrots and Celery with Hummus: Hummus, made with sesame seeds and
chick peas , contains lots of nutrients and beneficial fibers called lignans that improve blood profiles, normalize blood pressure and enhance vitamin E absorption.
- Half an Avocado: This creamy fruit has a surprisingly high fiber content- which will keep you full. It is also packed with nutrients and Omega-3s.
- Tomatoes and Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese: This combination contains fat and protein, and tomatoes are packed with antioxidants. A filling snack, low in calories. Drizzle with a small amount of olive oil and balsamic vinegar with basil, and you have an easy Caprese Salad!
- A Chicken Breast: A tried and true stable, a chicken breast can be cooked the night before and easily packed as a snack. It will give your body a protein boost and keep your energy levels stable.
