10 Healthy Snacking Options for Your Office Desk
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Hunger creeping in at unexpected times is a given. Especially during office hours - after you’ve had a tiring commute to the office, before lunch and sometimes after lunch or late evening. These are times when you feel like bingeing on anything and everything, which you end up doing, and your health goes for a toss. But if you don’t want to do that, and become health conscious then an ideal way out is not to avoid your hunger but to munch healthy.
Yes, you read it right, healthy snacks do exist. Are you wondering, if it’s healthy it’s not going to be yummy? That’s not the case. Healthy snacks can be flavoursome too. Just like The Rooted Co’ granola and muesli.
These snacks satisfy your hunger in a couple of bites, while also keeping your health in check. Plus, munching on nutritious snacks while at work can help you stay energized and productive. So, why give your boss the chance to call you lazy?
But even after all this, coming up with snack ideas can be a task. You will require easy to prepare snacks and also easy to port. Enter, The Rooted Co, to provide you with 10 healthy snacking options for your office desk.
1. Nuts
The list has to begin with nuts. These are the most portable, healthy and loved munchies in popular opinion. They are healthy for the heart because they lower the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. In addition to that, they keep you full for a longer time and hence these are an easy qualifier for your office desk.
2. Popcorn
Yes, we know these are a cinema hall favourite but popcorn can actually keep you full for a long time. Plus, who does not like popcorn anyway? Just rush to your office pantry and within minutes you’ll have your popcorn ready to snack on. Make sure you choose the air-popped corn, without butter and just a pinch of salt. You can also make these at home and take them to work in an air-tight container.
3. Fruits 
There is no denying that fruits are healthy. A small bowl of healthy fruit will do wonders for your hunger and health. In these simple steps, you can beat your hunger - choose your favourite fruits, cut them well, put them in a container and wait till you feel hungry. Tada! You are now healthy and motivated to work.
4. Veggies 
We understand that not everyone is a fan of veggies. But the fact is, they are healthy. A flavoursome veggie salad will help you beat hunger and be good for your well being too. But if you are still not convinced, we have plenty of other options on the list. Check them out.
5. Dark chocolate
Did you know dark chocolate contains nutrients? Yes, it’s true. For all the chocolate lovers out there, here is a snack you should not miss. Dark chocolate is made from the seed of the cocoa tree and can benefit your health. In fact, it is one of the best sources of antioxidants as well. Now, this snack is surely going to be loved by many.
6. Granola
Granola is the perfect go-to snack if you are hungry and are health conscious too. Granola is made of rolled oats and contains fibre and iron. It is formulated with nuts and seeds that enhance the health of your heart and also boost your immunity. Granola is an adaptive cereal and hence there are various snacks you can cook up with the help of granola. It is also available in several flavours, to check those out you can log on to our website.