Written By: Kriti Saraswat | Updated : June 10, 2014 6:55 PM IST
I have a desk job and I often eat snacks like chips, biscuits, etc in the evenings but I'd like to switch to something healthy. Can you suggest some food options which I can easily take to work or keep in my office?
Eating unhealthy food even if it is for your snack time can lead to a lot of excess calories. It is better to munch on healthy snacks even if you are at work. There are various easy-to-carry-and-store options available these days. Here are a few of them:
Dry fruits: These are an excellent source of various nutrients at once and can be eaten any time of the day. Buy a packet of mixed nuts and eat a handful a day to keep your hunger pangs at bay.
Sprouts: Not only do they keep you full, they have protein, vitamins, antioxidants and amino acids. Make mixed sprouts of Bengal gram, chana, etc. If making them is too much of a hassle, you can buy them at various supermarkets these days. Just squeeze some lemon juice and add a dash of chaat masala and your healthy snack is ready.
Home-made popcorn: Yes, popcorn too is a healthy snack. Make it at home without adding butter or oil and enjoy it in the evening. Since it is made from wholegrain, it packs in fibre and keeps one full for a longer period of time.
Bhel: Yes, bhel is definitely healthy. Puffed rice, mixed with various veggies such as onion, tomato, green chillies, coriander, etc and topped with green chutney and peanuts.
Fruit salad: Don't ignore the power of this age-old dish. It packs in a punch of nutrition. Opt for seasonal mix of fruits to make it more healthy and don't really add much of dressing. A bit of chaat masala is fine but stay away from cream, etc.
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