Whether you work from home or are back at the office, healthy snacks can help you stay focused and on track. If you have recently returned to work and miss having your refrigerator just a room away, you're not alone. Thankfully, there are many easily portable healthy snacks. 

Premade Snack Packs

There are many healthy premade snack packs on the market today. They have the advantage of letting you know exactly what the nutritional value of the foods in it are, and they are as easy as picking them up at your local grocer and tossing them in your bag before you head out to work. Most also do not need refrigeration. The downside, then tend to be a bit pricey and limit your options to what the manufacturer thinks would go well together. Still, they are so easy.... 

Some examples include; 

• Trail Mix – there are a great many types of this but most contain nuts and fruit and sometimes little bits of chocolate.

• Oatmeal/Granola bars – these may be the most portable and there are many different types. These offer a good energy boost but may be high in sugars or fats, just check the label.

• Jerky – this can be found made from almost any meat source although by far the most common is beef. These are a great source of protein but may be high in salt or chemicals.

• Prepackaged Cheese and Crackers (or pretzels) - these are quick and easy but may not taste as fresh as if you sliced cheese yourself.

• Prepackaged Guacamole and Chips – so easy and tasty but sometimes contains preservative to keep the guacamole from becoming discolored.

• Prepackaged Fruit – sometimes this comes with bread or crackers to give it a little more staying power. Again, check the label for preservatives.

Homemade Snack Packs

Making your own snack packs requires more prep time but may be worth it. When you make your own, you can put exactly what you want in it, and you know it is fresh. All you need to go this route is plastic containers of various sizes and some resealable plastic bags. 

The time and convenience factors can be alleviated somewhat by setting aside one evening to make up the whole week's snacks. Once that is done you can grab and go for the rest of the week. 

Good choices include; 

• Vegetable Sticks – carrots, celery, cucumbers and peppers all slice up nicely. Add a container of salad dressing or peanut butter, and you're ready to go.

• Fruit – apples, oranges and bananas can all be cut up and packaged or taken as they are, or sliced and accompanied by a dip.

• Smoothies – these you can't make too far ahead, but if you have a few extra minutes in the morning, they are worth the time.

Whether you choose prepackaged snacks or make your own, a quick bite during your workday may be just what you need to keep you running at peak performance.

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