5 HEALTHY WORK SNACKS

It's easy to reach for sugary, fat-loaded snacks to get you through the workday, but with a little planning you can still snack, get your mood boost, and stay heal while it.

- Lisa Guy

One of the best ways to set yourself up for the day and boost your energy levels and productivity at work is to pack an abundance of healthy snacks. Having these nutritious snack options on hand at work will help curb mid-morning sugar and coffee cravings and prevent energy dips and the afternoon munchies. Bringing your own wholesome snacks to work will also make it easier to enjoy nutritious food choices during the day without giving in to cravings and stress eating, or the temptation of the work cookie jar and vending machine, which is usually full of processed snack foods and soft drinks high in sugars and unhealthy fats.

Healthy snacks between meals can also help sustain your concentration and brain function at work and will keep you more satisfied and less likely to overeat at your next meal.

Here are five delicious and healthy snacks to help you get through the workday.

Protein balls

Protein balls are a great pick-me-up at work when you're feeling like something sweet, and perfect for satisfying afternoon sugar cravings. Protein balls are high in fibre and protein to keep blood-sugar levels balanced and they will help promote satiety. They also contain healthy fats that help to boost brain function and memory. There's a wide variety of protein balls available from supermarkets and health food stores. Make sure you read the labels to avoid any with added sugars, vegetable oils or artificial additives.