10 Healthy snacks to munch on at work

Snack Well: 10 Healthy Snacks to stash in your desk drawer

Amanda Lim

29 Sep 2015

updated the 6 October 2015 à 22:22

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Dark Chocolate
If you’re a chocolate lover, you don’t have to give it up! Dark chocolate is very nutritious and is a potent source of anti-oxidants. It has been proven to improve blood flow and lower blood pressure, as well as lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Sunflower Seeds
Snacking on sunflower seeds is not only tasty but also a good source to get your Vitamin E and helps to lower your cholesterol. Snacking on sunflower seeds have also been said to calm nerves and muscles, making them the perfect work-time snack!
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Nuts
Crunchy nuts are one of the best snacks to munch on. Nuts like almonds, Walnuts, and cashews are chock full of nutrients, minerals and healthy fats. If you’re looking to shed a bit of weight, snacks are also a good weight management chow. These super snacks have also been said to prevent cancer and lower cholesterol.
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Raisins
This little piece of shriveled up grape is truly a gem. Athletes consume raisins when they are looking for a good boost of energy, useful when you’ve been hit by mid-day sleepiness. That is not all the raisin can do. These dried fruits are also beneficial for your skin, eyes, hair, bones, teeth and your digestive tract.
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Granola Bars
These bars are not only convenient to stash in your desk drawer, they are chock full of nutrients from the grains, nuts and fruits that are packed in these bars. With so many brands offering a variety of flavours, you’ll never get bored of snacking on the same bar again and again.
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Vegetable Chips
You can satisfy your craving for crunch and salt by trading in potato chips for baked vegetable chips. From kale to beetroot and parsnip, these colourful chips will not only satiate your snacking, but also increase your vegetable intake. We’ll say that’s a win-win!
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Wholegrain Cereal
Having whole grains as opposed to refined grains can reduce your risk of many chronic diseases. In addition, eating whole grains can help you feel full very quickly. A good way to incorporate whole grains into your diet is to chow on some wholegrain cereal that is easily obtained in your supermarkets.
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Dehydrated Fruits
If you have a sweet tooth and an insatiable love for candy, try replacing them with dried fruits. These bright flavoured snacks are a popular choice among most. Like their fresher counterpart, dried fruits are a good source of fiber, vitamins and antioxidants.
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Coconut Water
If tea isn’t your thing, then try a bottle of coconut water. These things are currently all the rage and easily found in supermarkets. Dubbed “nature’s gatorade”, coconut water is very hydrating and rich in nutrients. This miracle juice is also said to lower blood pressure and facilitate digestion.
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Herbal Tea
Wash down all those snacks with a nice cup of warm herbal tea. While leave teas like oolong or Japanese green tea are more popular, herbal tea does not containe any caffeine.

Give these healthy snacks a try when you’re fighting a case of the mid-day munchies.

Are you guilty of craving a bag of salty chips to munch on while you trudge through paperwork? You’re not the only one. Getting hunger pangs while you’re hard at work is a naturally occurring phenomenon.

Snacking is a fundamental part of our everyday diets, it helps keep the your hunger at bay and fuels your body to get through the day. Reaching for the nearest unhealthy snack at the convenience store or vending machine is easy. However, the danger of mindless munching is that it can sneakily add calories to your diet.

That doesn’t mean you should soldier through your hunger pangs! If you can’t help eating at your desk, just keep healthy snacking alternatives on hand so you don’t end up reaching for junk food.

We offer up some suggestion of healthy grub to keep by your desk to give you an instant pick-me-up! Just don’t forget to share those snacks with your colleagues!

Amanda Lim

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