(DailySpry.com) Are you craving something at your workplace? Feeling tired? Dropping out of your sugar level? And still, you have to work… All you need right now is to have some snacks…
Here, we are giving you a quick solution to your tired and craved situation. We are going to explain some options of quick and energetic snacks that you can have during work to keep you Prime all day.
But before going into the solution, let’s look at the science of the matter.
The Snacking Science
Why we snack
We can simply define it as a food we take between our meals. There are several reasons which make us snack such as:
- Craving of sweet or salty party
- Draining out of energy
- To kill boredom
- Attractive food marketing which makes us fall to taste different snacks
- Some people are emotional eaters, they snack a lot in stressful situations.
What to snack
Snacks are good as well as bad. Nutritionists emphasize healthy snacking that boosts energy but does not spike sugar levels. You should decide first which snack will be satisfying i.e., it will satisfy your hunger, freshen you up, or make you forget about the meal until your next food intake.
According to experts, food items containing fiber, and proteins e.g., nuts, yogurt, and popcorn are satisfying snacks. Moreover, if you are having a salty craving and you take an apple as a snack, it will not be going to satisfy the craving until you take some salty thing to eat.
Following are some nutritious choices for snacking:
- Creamy Snacks may include avocado, yogurt, cottage cheese, hummus, etc.
- Crunchy snacks are nuts, whole grains, raw vegetables, seeds, apples, etc.
- Salty or Savory snacks include roasted chickpeas, nut butter, cube of cheese, nuts, etc.
- Sweet snacks are dark chocolates and fresh fruits.
Energy Boosting and Nutritious Snacks
Here are some quick energetic and nutritious snacks that you can take when there is no question of a full meal.
Popcorn
We used to eat popcorn while watching movies, but you will be surprised to know that we can take popcorn as a light snack as it contains carbs, protein, and fiber. It will serve as a fiber-rich snack and you need 1 tsp olive oil or coconut oil for 2 cups of corn.
Banana or Apple with Butter
Apples and bananas are rich in fiber (apples also contain water) and when combined with peanut butter will serve as a booster snack.
DIY Smoothies
There are different energy drinks available in the market, but, as per as health is concerned, these are not recommended by nutritionists. From a hospital, Sibley Memorial, a nutritionist, Jordan Spivek says that smoothies are a source of protein, fiber, and some other important nutrients, if made at home.
To make Sweet Potato Smoothie, what we need is:
1 sweet potato (baked or cooked)
1 cup Plain (0% fat) Yogurt
Half banana
Half a cup of almond milk
1 tsp cocoa powder
1 tsp chia seeds
Blend all ingredients in a blender on high speed, now it will be a nutrient-rich smoothie to satisfy your snack.
Tuna Pouches
A dietician, Jackson Blatner says that Tuna is one of the Lean proteins and it is an effective source of omega-3 fatty acids. Tuna pouches which are vacuum sealed are very convenient sources of snacks they can be stored at your workplace and you can eat them when you need them.
Quinoa
Among various cereals, Quinoa has higher protein content than others and it can be an alternative to milk. Therefore, it is a good snack choice whenever you feel low. Quinoa snacks can be prepared in different ways such as:
- Mix with cheese and vegetables
- By making egg muffins of Quinoa
- Quinoa cranberry muffins
Instant Oatmeals
Kat Durston, a nutritionist, says that instant oatmeal is a great source of extra dietary fibers. It can be stored at your workplace and eaten when you need a quick snack. It also improves heart functioning and controls cholesterol levels.
Dry Fruits and Nuts
Another best snack combo is a mix of dried fruits and nuts. Dried fruits are a source of carbs while nuts provide proteins and fats.
There are a lot more options for snacks that have a high content of healthy nutrients such as plain yogurt, roasted pumpkin seeds, roasted chickpeas, egg muffins, chia pudding, and berries, etc.
Conclusion
You now have a list of what you can eat as quick and healthy snacks when you are having cravings in your workplace or somewhere you are not going to have complete meals for some time. So, you can pick any option according to your taste and health concerns.
