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The work snack dilemma we\u2019ve all experienced<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s 2 P.M. and you\u2019re starting to feel hungry again. But you don\u2019t have any snacks on hand so you reach for whatever\u2019s nearest\u2014usually snacks from the vending machine (which is hardly ever what we\u2019re really craving to satisfy hunger in the moment). But did you ever think to meal prep snacks? <\/p>\n

It\u2019s such a good idea and a total game-changer.<\/p>\n

Healthy, satisfying lunches and snacks\u00a0can be hard to find. The most available options are usually greasy fast food. The better options are in more expensive restaurants. We might not even have the time to go out for food.<\/p>\n

I used to get so hungry between meals at work, but have no idea what to eat (and no time to leave the office). So I\u2019d raid the office kitchen. My options were power bars (the kind with the weird texture), Cheerios, and candy from my boss\u2019s desk. None were really what I wanted, but I ate them anyway. I was stuck with options I didn\u2019t want, because I wasn\u2019t wise enough to pack what I did want<\/em> ahead of time. I don\u2019t want that to be you!<\/p>\n

Having your favorite snacks waiting for you in the office fridge or at your desk is a great way to keep yourself feeling happy and energized during the day. Nothing will lift your mood faster than a bite of exactly what you\u2019re craving.<\/p>\n

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Your meal prep snack strategy can help you feel more energetic throughout the day<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve ever thought to yourself, \u201cHow am I still hungry if I\u00a0just\u00a0<\/em>ate?\u201d I feel you. But actually, it\u2019s totally normal to need to eat every few hours, because our bodies use energy even when we\u2019re just sitting at our desks. Your brain needs food, too!<\/p>\n

Healthy snacking is a great way to give yourself a quick boost without having to go to the effort of sitting down to an entire meal. Ideally, though, these should be snacks that you actually enjoy, not random stuff from your office that you\u2019re settling for.<\/p>\n

Being as thoughtful about your snacks as you are about your meal preps can help you maintain an even level of energy throughout the day which makes being at work less of a drag.<\/p>\n

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Below is a full list of our favorite meal prep snacks. Write down your favorite ideas and add them to your grocery list for your next grocery haul.<\/h3>\n
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Easy-To-Grab whole foods<\/h2>\n

When comparing different snacks, whole foods like veggies, fruits, nuts, and seeds are packed with satiating nutrients that will give you sustained energy. When I say \u201cwhole foods\u201d I mean things that don\u2019t need to be prepped at all to be eaten, like a pear or a bag of baby carrots.<\/p>\n

Grabbing an apple or banana to take to work is just as easy as grabbing a protein bar. I try to get in fruit and veggies with every snack I eat. Here are easy examples and ideas:<\/p>\n