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Working a long shift can make us lose energy and one may want to munch a little and take a small break. Snacking has an impact on our overall calorie consumption and health. If one gets hungry between meals then one can give in to the hunger pang and consume rich foods like cake, cookies and chips that that makes us consume more calories than a regular meal sometimes.
The trick is to snack with healthy options like fruit, and other nutritious foods rich in fiber and protein. Healthy and nutritional foods not only increase our energy but they can also be yummy at the same time. Here are ten healthy snack options for you while you work at your desk.
1. Carrots
Carrots eaten raw are a great source of Vitamin A and make a good snack option in the office. They are crunchy and great in taste. You can also use hummus or a salad dip to add an extra zing.
2. Raw Veggies
Broccoli, bell peppers, celery, cucumber and tomato are all great options for snacking. It takes us time to eat them so one feels full and eating raw veggies as a snack helps us meet the recommended servings of vegetables which may not be possible otherwise.
3. Fruit
Fruit of any kind is a healthy snack. It is packed in vitamins and antioxidants and is the best diet for our health. In fact most nutritionists recommend consuming around 6-8 servings of fruit per day. You can choose from a variety of options like cantaloupe, grapes, orange, apple and avocado.
4. Popcorn
Popcorn is an ideal snack as it is low in calories and fat and packed with antioxidants and dietary fibre.
5. Chickpeas
There are as many ways of making chickpeas. One way to use them as a snack is to roast them. A simple method involves putting a little bit of butter on the chickpeas and putting them in the oven till they turn golden. You can then add your favorite seasoning to them. You can also add herbs and spices as per your liking. This is easy to do and takes about 30 minutes. The chickpeas can also be stored for a few days.
6. Trail Mix
Trail mix consumed in small quantities can be a great snack option. Not only is it packed with energy, it also provides a good quantity of fibre. So working at your desk, if you feel that you need to get a boost of energy, trail mix should be your chosen snack.
7. Low fat Yogurt
Yogurt is packed with all B-vitamins, most minerals, proteins omega-3 fatty acids and is amust haverefreshing snack. You can also consume probiotic yogurt as it decreases digestive and vaginal problems.
8. Nuts
Nuts are a rich source of minerals like manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, fluoride and selenium. They are also packed with Vitamin E and B Complex. Consuming a handful of nuts like walnuts, almonds, raisins, pistachio, watermelon seeds can act as a powerhouse of energy.
9. Kale Chips
Kale is a leafy green vegetable. Apart from being great in taste it is also paced with nutrients like fibre and iron. Apart from using it in a salad you can also bake the leaves and make chips and add a bit of seasoning and lemon juice. It can replace any fried food, as it is great in taste.
10. Dark Chocolate
A small portion of chocolate gives us a good boost of energy and it is also known to lower blood pressure and control blood sugar. It is also packed in minerals like potassium, iron, copper and magnesium.
These ten healthy snacks will also keep your calories to in check.
