Healthy Snacks to Keep at Your Desk

Keep These on Your Desk (Hermetically Sealed):

ADDITIVE-FREE JERKY

Benefits:

— Helps you get daily protein requirements

— Helps you stabilize blood sugar

— Keeps you from grabbing junk food

Serving Size:

Depends on the type, but typically 1 ounce

HOMEMADE TRAIL MIX

[almonds, cashews, walnuts, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds]

Benefits:

— Helps lower cholesterol

— Makes you feel full throughout the day

— Gives you energy

Serving Size:

Handful

ALMONDS

Benefits:

— Gives you energy

— Makes you feel full throughout the day

— Helps improve brain function

Serving Size:

Handful

ROASTED CHICKPEAS

Benefits:

— Good source of fiber

— Vegetarian-friendly source of protein

Serving Size:

1 cup

DRIED APRICOTS

Benefits:

— Good source of fiber

— Good for those with high blood pressure

— Low-sodium snack

Serving Size:

1/4 cup

KALE CHIPS

Benefits:

— High in vitamins C and K

— Loaded with antioxidants to help detoxify your system

Serving Size:

Approximately 10 chips