Blog43: How To Avoid ‘Snaccidents’ At Work : Smart Ways To Eating At Work

A guide to avoiding those ‘snack-accidents’ by establishing a healthy snacking plan for the work place.

1. Don’t Skip Breakfast

I know you’ve probably heard this a thousand times before but breakfast really is the most important meal of the day! ‘Breakfast kick starts your metabolism and provides necessary fuel and nutrients. Skipping breakfast is the fastest way to lose focus, energy and patience in that long mid-morning meeting’.

There are plenty of quick and easy ideas and recipes you can follow for a protein-fuelled breakfast to keep you feeling full and satisfied until lunchtime. For example, you can choose to prepare some oats the night before or pack a couple of healthy cereal bars.

2. Home Cooked Foods

Homemade food is always a better or to say the best option to have especially during office hours, than having foods from outside. This is not only economical and saves time but also making food in a clean environment with hygienic ingredients is always important for the upkeep of our health.

3. Healthy Eating Options

If you’re still wondering what exactly you can binge-eat during office hours, we have a list of healthy options ready for you-

• Mixed nuts, such as almonds which are high on magnesium; flax seeds which reduce drowsiness and contain Omega-3 fatty acids as well. Roast a variety of these nuts and keep them in a handy jar on your desktop.
• Roasted peas, roasted Bengal gram and murmura, which is low on calories and high on taste.
• Yogurt, is a great snacking option and has a variety of flavours to choose from. It fills up the stomach with good bacteria and stocks up high on calcium and magnesium.
• Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants and keeps you fresh and energized. Be careful not to eat too much. The kind of dark chocolate that has maximum benefits is the one with close to 98% cocoa content and least milk and sugar.
• Protein bars, are filling, richly layered, and available in several different kinds of flavours. They live up to their name and supply you with the energy-boosting Protein that keeps you going through the day.
• Fruits including bananas, apples, oranges, peaches, grapes, and any other fruit which does not require peeling and cutting. A single serving of any fruit is a healthy snacking portion for one person. It is a filling snack and high on fiber and vitamins.

4. Get Real About What’s Healthy

So, you probably thought sushi was healthy because it’s just a bit of fish and rice, right? Wrong: sushi rice actually contains sugar! If you’re serious about living a cleaner lifestyle, start familiarizing yourself with the health benefits of what you’re eating. If you’re buying a packaged product, for example, make sure you look at the ingredients and the saturated fat. A general rule of thumb is that the food you’re consuming should be under 2.0g of saturated fat.

5. Stay Hydrated

It’s easy to understand how we forget to stay hydrated throughout the day – and with back-to-back meetings and presentations, coffee is the only liquid that keeps us going. However, the beloved caffeinated drink actually makes us dehydrated which, in turn, makes us hungry, as we can often confuse thirst for hunger. To make sure you drink enough water throughout the day, keep a pint glass or bottle of water on your desk and try to drink at least six glasses while you’re at work. This can prevent headaches and tiredness.

6. Cold Drinks Are Not the Best Refreshment

Some tend to consciously avoid junk food in an attempt to watch weight, but it is also important to avoid drinking caffeinated drinks, sodas, energy drinks, packaged juices and lattes. These drinks contain heavy amounts of sugar, which hampers your diet. Extra sugar and cream in your tea and coffee should be avoided. Opt for black coffee or green tea as a viable alternative to cut down on calories as well as boost your metabolism; or gorge on water, of course.

7. Choose healthy options at restaurants

Eating out is inevitable for a busy professional, but you don’t have to settle for greasy fast food options. Almost all restaurant chains have healthy dining options to attract health-conscious customers. To play it safe, stick with grilled instead of fried and choose sides like fruits, soups, and salads over fries or onion rings.

Do you have any other tips and tricks you’d like to share with fellow readers about eating healthy at work? Comment below and let us know what works for you!

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