Sweet, Salty, and Simple: The Best SFH (Snack From Home) Tips
Working from your home can really bring out your inner snack monster. The comfort of being in your own space can make you a little too comfortable nibbling on items from your pantry throughout the day. We love snacking, but it can easily become a mindless habit, especially when you have easy access to your full kitchen. Here are some super simple tips and tricks for snacking while WFH.
Prep for snack attacks: It might seem silly to meal prep your snacks (especially while you are WFH), but it will save you time and help you avoid reaching for junk food. At the beginning of the week, pre-cut veggies to keep in your fridge. Slice up cucumbers, carrots, celery, peppers, or whatever strikes your fancy. Keep some dressings and dips like ranch, hummus, or tzatziki on hand (pre-portion if needed). Prepping these foods will prevent you from grazing all day long. Be prepared to wow your coworkers with your DIY crudité platter over Zoom.
Want to control your hunger and feel full? GG Scandinavian bran crispbreads are branded as appetite control crackers and it’s shockingly not a scam. These crackers are low carb and full of fiber (4 grams per cracker). To be honest, on their own these crackers leave something to be desired. But with a swipe of Laughing Cow Cheese and a sprinkle of Trader Joe’s Everything Seasoning, you can pretend you’re eating an everything bagel with cream cheese. Trying finding snacks with protein and fiber to keep you satiated throughout the day.
Step away for snack time. Just don’t eat your desk or computer, okay? This is true both in the office and at home, but it’s extra easy to over-snack when you’re bored and don’t have coworkers to distract you in person. Multitasking while eating can be the cause of mindless calories and before you know it that whole bag of popcorn is completely gone.
Pay attention to when you are hungry and step away from your emails to have dedicated snack time and make sure you feel satisfied before going back to your “office.”
Feeling a sweet treat? Try this simple and tasty suggestion for @TheBalancedRebel. Take a couple of pitted medjool dates and slice them open in half. Add a smear of your favorite nut butter and top with 2-3 chocolate chips.
Pick manageable munchies: Sometimes you just want to munch on something, we get it. Here are some low-calorie snacks you can eat by the handful without the worry:
Popcorn: Salty, crunchy, and filled with air! Air-popped popcorn (low sodium, not movie theater style) is a guilt-free munchie and you can add your own flavoring.
Crunchy raw vegetables: Remember those veggies you pre-cut? Celery sticks and bell pepper slices will help fulfill your desire for something crunchy and it’s okay if you eat more than a handful.
Apple slices: These are an elementary school stable because it’s sweet and crunchy. Add peanut butter and jelly and use the apple slices as a substitute for bread!
Cottage cheese: Low in carbs and fat but high in protein. Add pretty much any fruit or nut butter for flavor.
Hydrate! Don’t forget to drink water. If you want to add some flavor, an easy hack is to put lemon slices in the freezer. Then use the frozen lemon slices as ice cubes throughout the day! Another tip is to add mint leaves to your ice tray and pop the cubes in your water or tea.
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