Snack Wisely at Work
Treat your snack as a miniature meal
Consider incorporating two food groups into each snack choice to help you feel more satisfied. Keep things balanced by including both a fiber and a protein source into the snack.
Plan, prepare, and pre-portion
Bring in a week鈥檚 worth of snacks at the beginning of the week to help minimize the effort required to make a healthy choice. Take the time to wash, peel, and chop fruits and vegetables ahead of time. Measure single servings of cheese, hummus, nuts, seeds, and nut butters to keep portions controlled.
Balance ideas
1/4 cup homemade trail mix (prepared with raw nuts, raw seeds, and unsweetened dried fruits)
1/2 cup fresh fruit and 1/4 cup nuts
1 cup raw vegetables and 1/4 cup hummus
6 ounces yogurt and 1/2 cup fresh fruit
1 hardboiled egg and 1 slice whole wheat bread
1 cup raw vegetables and 2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 ounce cheese and 1 cup raw vegetables
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