Food at work
… is the most common ticked item I see with my clients when they fill in their nutrition and lifestyle questionnaire.
Out for meetings, networking or travelling to and from work; we all need to eat and it can be a real problem sometimes. How many times this past week have you eaten on the run?
Snack Wagon – friend or foe
As for the snack wagon, there is barely an hour passes without the hoots or chimes of the next food temptation. Of course the snack wagon can be a lifesver but should you really be standing in that queue two or three times a day?
Crisps, chocolate & pop
Unfortunately, it’s mostly the bad stuff that falls into the “fast” and “easy” categories – crisps, chocolate bars, cans of pop etc. Well, what if we took some time and ingenuity to make our own healthy snacks portable and easy for on-the-go eating?
I’m talking about things that can fit into a briefcase or the top drawer at work. Yes, some of these items require some planning and preparation; some might even require refrigeration or special containers. But they are fast, simple, and easy and you’ll also be thankful that you’ve saved yourself the cash that normally goes on fast food.
Awake and Alert
Your body will be grateful as well and instead of feeling like a nap mid morning or late afternoon, you can expect to feel more alert and awake too
As well as ensuring you keep well hydrated, check out these suggestions for tasty and nutritious snacks
- Water ( I know it is not a snack but it is too important to miss out)
- Celery sticks with peanut butter and several raisins on top
- Rice or Oat cakes with peanut butter (good for getting a protein punch)
- Hardboiled egg
- Fruit yogurt (add in some fresh fruits or nuts for a boost
- Nuts or nut mix (stick to just a handful)
- Seeds try from the “Food Doctor” or “Munchy Seeds”) they are better than you expect
- Baby vegetables (carrots, asparagus, corn, sugar snap peas)
- Broccoli or cauliflower bites
- Yogurt and granola
- Leftover chicken or turkey slices (great to eat cold)
- Box of raisins or other dried fruit
- Apples, bananas, strawberries (any fruit works, these are naturally portable)
- Mixed berries (these freeze well in plastic bags)
- Grapes
- Freshly juiced fruit and/or vegetable in a flask
Keep blood sugars even
Remember to keep your blood sugars even by snacking two or three times a day in between those two or three medium sized daily meals and stay alert and energised during the day while avoiding the cravings for sugary, unhealthy food.
Let us know your food at work nightmares and find out how we can make your place of work a healthier eating environment,
I look forward to hearing from you
Peter Moorhead peter.moorhead@celebratehf.co.uk
Head Coach and Personal Trainer
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