Healthy snacking can keep your blood sugar levels stable throughout the day. Eating every 3 hours keeps you feeling energetic and makes sure your metabolism is continuously stimulated. This can help curb your feeling of hunger between meals and stop you from overeating at mealtimes. Remember, however, that not everyone needs snacks. In fact, too much snacking could lead to unwanted weight gain.
The key to healthy snacking is to choose the foods wisely. Here are 10 ideas of snacks to keep at work: 1. Whole grain crackers 2. Dried fruits 3. Low-fat microwave popcorn 4. Yogurt (low fat) 5. Fresh fruits 6. Peanut butter or other non-sweetened nut butters 7. Hummus 8. Hard-boiled eggs 9. Nuts 10. Cheese (low fat)
These can add a few hundred calories to your daily diet if you’re not careful, and they can leave you with unwanted kilos if you help yourself day after day. If you know that someone has a candy dish on their desk, walk around his or her desk so you don’t feel the temptation - out of sight, out of mind!
Walking during your lunch break is a great idea. Other ideas include parking farther away than you normally would if possible so you have a short walk to work in the morning and evening, take the stairs instead of the elevator, and lastly, don’t forget to stretch regularly at your desk. Not only will your muscles thank you for it, but it will improve circulation, making you a little less tired.
