3 tips for snacks at work

• April 26, 2024

The importance of eating a snack or snack mid-morning or afternoon, is that it helps to maintain our blood glucose levels stable, which also helps us in several ways:
 

1. It makes us less hungry . If we consume the refreshment we are less likely to arrive with much hungry at the time of lunch or dinner, which implies a lower consumption of calories in these times of food.
 

2. We remove anxiety . Prevent us from choosing foods that may not be the best option and that may, in the long run, provoke us gain weight or develop a chronic disease.

Surely at work you feel a bit of hungry , the bad thing is to use the candy machine in the office or the nearest store to satisfy your needs. whim . Therefore, we present some tips to take a snack healthy that allows you to have blood glucose levels optimal:
 

1. Fruit . Besides being one of the best options, the fruit is practical, does not need refrigeration and provides vitamins, minerals, fiber and water. Fruits such as apples, pears, guavas and grapes, you should only wash them and take them to the work . In the case of fruits like watermelon, papaya or pineapple, if there is no time to cut them in the morning, they can be prepared from night and kept in a container ready to take you to work.
 

2. Foods with fiber . In addition to fruits, vegetables and whole grains provide fiber . Refreshment is a good time to consume raw vegetables because, like fruits, they do not require refrigeration and their preparation is very simple. You can eat carrots, jicamas, cucumbers or celery; even, prepare a small salad or if desired, bring a bowl of cooked vegetables (cold can be a delicious snack).

As for cereals, you can choose cookies, breads, cereal bars or breakfast cereals with a good fiber content. It is important to check in the nutritional table that for each serving contains at least 2.5 grams of fiber.
 

3. Eat protein. To complete the snack, according to what is established in the Plate of Good Eating , it is necessary to consume some food that contains protein. Here we can choose from a yogurt, milk, cheese (preferably fresh low-fat cheeses such as panela), or nuts and seeds such as pistachios, pips, peanuts, almonds, etc. These foods in addition to providing protein, provide healthy fats, so they are an excellent option for refreshment.

It is recommended to consume the snack 3 or 4 hours after having consumed a main meal. It is also worth mentioning that snacks should be eaten even when you are not so hungry, as this time is just the right time to recharge energy and maintain blood glucose levels stable

To allocate 15 minutes of the day to the planning and preparation of refreshments is a habit that should be reinforced until it is simply part of daily life.

Finally, do not forget to drink water while you work, this will make the intestine work better and keep you well hydrated throughout the day.

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