The 4 Worst “Healthy” Snacks to eat at work (and what to eat instead)

Snacks are an important component of any diet. The issue is many people pick the worst snacks to eat at work. There are many benefits to adding healthy snacks to your daily diet.  They include:

• Weight Control
• Curb Your Cravings
• Energy, Mood, and Brain Boosters

The proper snacks can help your body burn more calories and keep bad cravings away. They can also provide a much-needed energy boost during a slow workday at your desk.

From candy bowls on your coworker’s desk to the vending machine, there are many ways to sneak in the worst snacks to eat at work. Below are a few snacks you should toss, and some great healthy alternatives instead.

Trail mix:

Trail Mixes have a sneaky way of adding sugar and excess salt to your diet. Some can be as high as 300 calories per serving as well, so make sure to read your nutrition labels closely!

Eat this instead: Trail Mix with Cocoa-Dusted Almonds

Snacking from meeting leftovers:

We’ve all been there before, you’re at work, its 2 pm, you’re feeling a little restless and super munchy. You make a mad dash to the breakroom to snack on any leftover food from the morning and lunch meetings. The problem is most of the food ordered for meetings is loaded with calories and not healthy at all.

Eat this instead: Veggie Hummus Snack Boxes

Baked Potato Chips and Veggie Chips:

Anything baked instead of fried has to be healthy right? What about something made with veggies? Well, the issue for baked potato chips and veggie chips is that they are heavily processed foods.

Eat this instead: Rosemary Thyme Spiced Nuts

Flavored Yogurt:

Flavored Yogurt tastes great but if you check the label sometimes it’s shocking how loaded with sugar it is. Greek Yogurt is a healthy alternative with the same great taste.

Eat this instead: Greek Yogurt Parfaits