Smart "At Work" Snacks

Are you ever busy at work, looking for something to get you through the afternoon, but don’t have time to stop? Keeping some healthy, yet smart, work snacks either at your desk or in the fridge at work is a great way to stay energized throughout the day and ensure that you aren’t going to succumb to vending machine fare.

It’s important that you are regularly feeding your body to keep your energy levels and concentration in tact so that you can get everything done that you need to. But you also want snacks that fit into the nutrition plan for your fitness goals.

Let’s look at some great at-work snack ideas that you’ll want to consider.

Beef Jerky

Beef jerky is a great way to get some added protein into your day and will be a terrific low carb option for those who are following a more strict fat loss plan.

Beef jerky will help provide some iron as well, which will ensure your energy levels stay up during exercise and that you don’t risk suffering from anemia.

Try and look for jerky that comes from animals that have been grass-fed and are free of hormones/antibiotics. You may also want to reach for a lower sodium variety to keep overall sodium intake down and prevent water retention.

Beef isn't your only option for jerky. Turkey jerky is another great option, as is Bison. And, if you are adventurous, there is an Ostrich version for you to try.

Greek Yogurt With Chia Seeds And Berries

The next smart at-work snack on our list is Greek yogurt with Chia seeds and berries. This is a very well balanced snack as you’ll get a good combination of healthy fats, fiber, antioxidants, and protein.

It makes for an easy snack on the go. Be sure to select plain Greek yogurt (or one that doesn’t have any added sugars to it) for optimal benefits. If you need a sweeter taste to please your buds, throw in a packet of Truvia/Stevia.

Grab a 6-8 oz plain Greek yogurt, throw in up to 1 TBSP of Chia seeds, mix in one quarter to one half cup of fresh berries, and you have a great snack to get you threw the afternoon.

Canned Low-Sodium Soups

Finally, one that often gets overlooked but you may want to consider - - some lower sodium canned soups. Stay away from creamy varieties and instead go for a vegetable soup or a chicken/turkey vegetable.

Most will come in around 200-300 calories and will help fill you up in a hurry, all adding up as a good option to have on hand.

If you can prepare your own soup to bring with you to work, that’s even better.

So there you have three of the GREAT snack ideas that are on all of my personal training clients lists. Each of these snacks can quickly help you get through the afternoon, feel your best, and be most productive. Choose these more often and you should feel better and, depending on how it compares to what you have been doing, you might even see faster weight loss.