It’s no lie that having nutritious snacks or foods to eat during your day at work will help you feel energized and leave you productive.
The truth is if you don’t take in necessary fuel, you might not be able to achieve a high performance level at work.
On days you start feeling low in energy and irritable at the office; it is not a time to stock up on candy bars or fried food. They will only leave you low on energy still.
Below is a compiled list of snacks and foods that will keep you energized at work.
- Banana Snacks
They are a good energy source and contain essential nutrients. A study conducted showed that eating a banana before a 75km cycling trial produced the same effect as a carbohydrate drink in improving athlete’s performance.
So, why not do away with carbonated drinks that only give a momentary energy high? These drinks cause a sudden spike in sugar levels and later crash back to normal leaving a person more energy drained than normal.
So when next you’re on your way to work, try carrying some bananas along. You’ll be glad you did.
- Sweet Potatoes Snacks
Sweet potatoes are not just delicious, but also another nutritious source of energy for those seeking an extra boost in energy level.
These can be taken as a snack in the form of fried potatoes. This will leave you feeling full and ready to continue with the day’s business.
- Popcorn As Snacks
Surprising, right? Well, popcorn can come in handy as a great whole grain snack. However, the way you prepare it matters a lot.
Do you know you can make your own popcorns at home? Yes, they’re not just more economical than buying from supermarkets; they are also healthier. You can prepare using organic popcorn kernels on an air popper or over the stove.
Next time hunger knocks, drive them away by crunching on this tasty snack.
- Apples As snacks
Ever heard the phrase “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”? Well that’s not unfounded as taking in apples will give you a powerful jolt of energy. High in fibre, apples take a while before they are digested so they’ll give a prolonged lift than other fruits.
- Eggs As Snacks
The benefits of eggs cannot be overemphasized as they contain the highest complete form of protein in any food. All the essential protein that your body needs to rebuild muscles can be found in eggs. So you can either eat it boiled, baked, fried or scrambled. Eat it however you want it.
- Beans As Snacks
Beans are both protein and carbohydrates so anybody can eat them, even vegetarians.
For your next lunch break, you can eat beans with yam or with few slices of bread, wrapping it up with a glass of cool water. This will leave you feeling energised and renewed.
- Nuts As Snacks
Instead of going for greasy fried food and snacks, you can opt for nuts. These are great snack options that are incredibly healthy and satisfying. Rich in nutrients, they have been shown to have health benefits. Examples of these nuts include walnuts, almonds and cashew. You may want to stock up on this for your next snacktime.
- Dark chocolate Snacks
Chocolate as we all know has been largely labelled as being sweet and unhealthy. However, when taken in moderation, it has some benefits. Dark chocolates are way better than milk chocolates as they have a rich nutrient profile. In essence, its benefits outweigh its risks.
So you can snack on a few bars of dark chocolate once in a while. You should also watch out for those with cacao content of 70% and above.
- Salmon Snacks
Salmon is a good source of protein, vitamin B6 and niacin. You can serve this with brown rice and veggies. They are a great lunch pick and a good dinner choice.
- Water
Some persons let the stress of work get to them some much so that they forget to drink water. Water is very important as it is involved in various bodily processes. Insufficient water intake can lead to dehydration leaving you feeling sluggish and tired.
Imbibe the habit of taking water at intervals. This will give you a boost of energy when you’re feeling tired and also help fight fatigue.
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