Do One Thing: Step up Snacktime at the Office

When your tummy is grumbling at 3PM the last thing you care about is seeking out that perfect healthy snack; you just need something, preferably yummy...and fast! To avoid pigging out on vending machine snacks or scavenging leftover brownies from an earlier meeting, come prepared! On your next grocery shopping trip, pick up a few healthy items that are easy to transport and ready-to-eat. Fruits, veggies & nuts are perfect examples: apples, clementines, bananas, grapes, baby carrots, walnuts, almonds. Stash these items in a drawer or on your desk (as a constant reminder) so you have healthy, tasty items at the ready the next time you crave a snack. Bonus points for taking all your snacks in on Monday so you're ready for the entire week on Day 1.

Just remember: Nuts may boost heart, brain & immune health thanks to their mono- & poly-unsaturated fats, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins & minerals, but it's easy to go overboard when snacking on them. Limit yourself to one serving (~1 oz. or 1/3 cup). Walnuts = ~14 shelled walnuts halves; Almonds = ~20-24 shelled whole almonds.


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When your tummy is grumbling at 3PM the last thing you care about is seeking out that perfect healthy snack; you just need something, preferably yummy...and fast! To avoid pigging out on vending machine snacks or scavenging leftover brownies from an earlier meeting, come prepared! On your next grocery shopping trip, pick up a few healthy items that are easy to transport and ready-to-eat. Fruits, veggies & nuts are perfect examples: apples, clementines, bananas, grapes, baby carrots, walnuts, almonds. Stash these items in a drawer or on your desk (as a constant reminder) so you have healthy, tasty items at the ready the next time you crave a snack. Bonus points for taking all your snacks in on Monday so you're ready for the entire week on Day 1.

Just remember: Nuts may boost heart, brain & immune health thanks to their mono- & poly-unsaturated fats, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins & minerals, but it's easy to go overboard when snacking on them. Limit yourself to one serving (~1 oz. or 1/3 cup). Walnuts = ~14 shelled walnuts halves; Almonds = ~20-24 shelled whole almonds.


Image: girl.com.au