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6. Cheery Chocolate Covered Edamame
Chocolate lovers can guiltlessly enjoy these as a healthy alternative to the candy bar. This snack helps you to tame your appetite because edamame are packed with soybeans that have protein as well as dietary fiber to boost digestion. The dark chocolate has antioxidants, making this a perfect snack choice for the office. These healthy office snack alternatives only have around 200 calories per ¼ cup serving, too.

7. Agreeable Greek Yogurt and Fruit
All yogurts are great snack alternatives for the office, but Greek yogurt is best because it is actually more filling and surprisingly yummy. Loaded with protein, many dieters choose Fage’s Yogurt Cups which have less than 300 calories per eight ounce serving. Top these off with ½ a cup of blueberries or strawberries for taste, and maybe add some oats, and you have the perfect office snack.
8. Nice-And-Easy Nature Valley’s Sweet & Salty Bars
You may be wary of granola bars because they are loaded with carbohydrates and added sugar and are not very filling. Nature Valley’s Sweet & Salty Bars are a great alternative to the standard granola bar because they contain nuts and low-fat ingredients. At 4 grams of protein a bar, these will keep you going and boost your brain power. The best thing about this healthy office snack is that it has less than 200 calories.
9. Palatable Pirate’s Booty
The name pirate's booty gets your attention but the taste keeps you coming back for more. This is a healthy version of popcorn and cheese puffs that happens to come in a variety of flavors. Some mid afternoon snackers go for salty treats like the Aged White Cheddar baked rice and corn puffs. These have only 130 calories per each one ounce serving and contain no gluten or trans fat.
10. Regal Rice Cakes
Quick, easy, and simple, that’s what rice cakes are. Keep these in your desk for a quick pick-me-up midmorning. You get a treat that is low in fat and calories but high in fiber. This is what you need to give your stomach something to churn while you remain focused on your tasks at hand. Rice cakes are the perfect healthy choice for office snacking, especially when you top them with some hummus or tzatziki.
11. Affable Acai
Acai berries are touted as one of the superfoods of this decade because they are full of antioxidants to lower your stress levels and boost your healtth while increasing your energy stores. There are several brands of Acai berry juice energy drinks available that offer less than 130 calories for each half cup serving. These natural energy drinks are a good pick-me-up snack for the tired and busy office worker.
12. Mini BabyBel Laughing Cow Cheeses
If you’re into low-carb eating, this is the perfect healthy office snack for you. These come in nice prepackaged portion sizes that keep you from over-doing it. The best thing about these minis is that each contains only 70 calories each and have 5 grams of protein each. The low-calorie, high-protein facts make the mini BabyBel one great choice for office snacking.
13. Pleasant PopChips
If you prefer your snacks salty, go for PopChips. These potato chips are not fried, but baked and while very delicious, they are low in calories. You’ll be surprised how quickly you fill up on 22 chips that have only 120 calories a serving. PopChips have no cholesterol, no preservatives, and no saturated fat, making them the perfect choice for a healthy office snack.
And there you have it! You'll never have to turn to candy bars or chips again!
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- Skowronski, J. (2012). 10 Healthy snacks for the office. Retrieved from: www.mainstreet.com/slideshow/lifestyle/food-drink/10-healthy-snacks-office
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