Healthy Snacks for Work or Travel

To keep your metabolism going strong and to prevent overeating, it’s important to have a healthy snack around every three to four hours. If you are at home, it’s fairly easy, but what about at work or in between client meetings between Deira and Dubai Media City.

Here are some ideas for portable healthy snacks, to keep you healthy and productive:

In Your Car:
* Almonds (unsalted preferably)
* Animal crackers
* Fruit snacks
* Graham crackers
* Mixed nuts

Your Desk Drawer at the Office:
* Canned fruit
* Fruit (apples has the longest life span)
* Instant oatmeal
* Canned shakes (e.g. Carnation Instant Breakfast, Slim-Fast)
* Microwave soup cups (broth-based and low sodium preferably)
* Peanut butter and whole grain crackers

In the Mini-Fridge at the Office:
* Egg (hard-boiled ahead of time)
* Low-fat or non-fat yogurt
* Single serving orange juice bottles
* Single serving tomato juice cans
* Sliced veggies and reduced-fat salad dressing

In Your Handbag or Backpack:
* Baked or reduced-fat potato chips in a zipper bag
* Baked tortilla chips in a zipper bag
* Cereal (low sugar preferably) in a zipper bag
* Cereal bar
* Granola bar
* Mixed nuts in a zipper bag
* Popcorn (preferably air-popped) in a zipper bag
* Pretzels in a zipper bag
* Raisin mini boxes

If you have other proven healthy snacks, please do share them in our comments.