I am sure you can relate to this story. My mind is determined to lose weight and follow a strict diet, but my heart slips and succumbs to my temptations. And this usually happens at work. All office days become cheat days for me. Is it just me or does everyone get hungry while working? Anyway, the problem is being unable to control my hunger and cravings. I partly blame all the momos, chole kulchas and Maggi wale bhaiya Standing right outside my office all day long with those delicious foods at my disposal. Recently, I took a drastic step to take action against my office shenanigans and started keeping healthy, low-calorie snacks with me for quick and easy access. Between tight deadlines and endless meetings, convenience won out over a craving, and these snacks became my new office indulgence.
After winning this uphill battle, I decided to share my secret weapon with you, my fellow diners, most of whom will be sailing in the same boat. check it out Low-Cal But Tasty Snacks I decided to work out to keep up with my growing belly.
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Here are 7 low-cal snacks to take to the office for healthy eating:
1. Masala Makhana
Plain makhana may not always beat the spiced chaat available everywhere, but masala makhana can. Fry your makhanas in ghee batter and spice them with chaat masala, black pepper powder and Kashmiri red chili powder. Add a little honey for a dash of sweetness and bind the makhanas together. Click here for the full recipe of Masala Makhana,
Masala Makhana is a quick recipe.
2. Lemon Pepper Popcorn
You will be surprised to know that popcorn is a healthy snack in itself. It’s just popped corn, which is fibrous and low in calories. To keep it healthy, add less butter and salt and flavor it more with lemon and pepper. Click here for the full recipe for Lemon Pepper Popcorn,
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3. Fruity Chaat
Chaat is chaat, be it potato or fruit. Convince your mind with this and you will love to eat Homemade Fruit Chaat with the same taste of Chaat Masala, Green Chillies, Chutney and Yogurt! For the full recipe of Phaldari Chaat, click here,
4. Sprout Salad
I agree that sprouts salad takes some effort to prepare, but it is all worth it when you enjoy the crunch of bean sprouts along with the freshness of cucumber and carrot. For the full recipe for Sprout Salad, click here.
5. Vegetable Idli
Idlis are easy to make, easy to carry and easy to eat. This makes idli one of the best options for low-cal snacks to take to work. You can make it even tastier by adding vegetables and you will not even feel the need of chutney or sauce. For the complete recipe of Vegetable Idli, click here.
6. Trail Mix
Eating nuts and seeds alone can get a bit boring. But when you mix together nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and granola, you get a wholesome snack of different textures and flavors to please your taste buds. Here’s How You Can Make Trail Mix at Home,
7. Granola Bar
Loaded with nutrition, energy and taste, granola bars are the ideal snack to keep you energized during office hours. Since granola bars are usually low in calories, you can continue to munch on them whenever hunger strikes between meals. Click here See how to make healthy granola bars at home.
Granola bars are delicious and healthy.
In the bustling world of office life, where productivity is paramount, the need to have an energy-packed guilt-free munchie within arm’s reach cannot be overstated. Bonus: You stick to your weight-loss diet.