Help keep hunger at bay with these quick, healthy bites that don’t require the office refrigerator.
If you’re a headache sufferer, you might know that skipping meals can be a headache trigger for some. But you also know what a typical day is like: between that early-morning conference call, back-to-back meetings, the unexpected errands, and all the other things you do, the day can really get away from you. And before you know it, you might hear your stomach rumbling.
Pack one of these 10 nutritious, portable snacks that come in clutch for any hunger emergency.
1. Almonds.
These little nuts are loaded with protein to crush hunger.1
2. Edamame.
One cup of of these beans contains more than 16 grams of protein and eight grams of dietary fiber. If you like a crunchy snack, pick dried edamame, which doesn’t require refrigeration.
3. Granola Bars.
The epitome of a grab-and-go snack, granola bars are also portion-controlled.
4. Banana + Peanut Butter.
Maybe you’re already a banana fan but consider putting some peanut butter on one for your morning snack. A small study in the British Journal of Nutrition found that when study subjects added peanut butter to their breakfast, it helped moderate their glucose concentrations and appetite.2
5. Whole-Grain Crackers.
Whole-grain snacks are rich in fiber and complex carbohydrates for long-lasting energy.
