5 Energy-Boosting Snacks to Send Away the Afternoon Slump
Source: 5 Energy-Boosting Snacks to Send Away the Afternoon Slump
The dreaded afternoon slump - it's enough to make you want to crawl under your desk and sleep. While a snack high in refined carbs, fat, or sugar may sound like a good idea, it'll have you crashing way before the day is over. Instead of reaching for a candy bar, opt for a snack rich in complex carbs, protein, and fiber. Not only are the following snacks nutritious, they will ward away feelings of sluggishness while also keeping you full until dinner.
Egg (or Tuna) Salad on Whole Wheat: For a quick and easy energy boost during the week, first whip up a no-mayo, healthy egg salad on Sunday that you can eat whenever energy levels hit a low. Just add a dollop of your egg salad to some whole wheat crackers, and you've got yourself a good punch of fiber, complex carbs, and protein. For a quick and easy energy boost during the week, first whip up a no-mayo, healthy egg salad on Sunday that you can eat whenever energy levels hit a low. Just add a dollop of your egg salad to some whole wheat crackers, and you've got yourself a good punch of fiber, complex carbs, and protein. If egg isn't for you, try this recipe for a healthy tuna salad instead.
Greek Yogurt With Fruit and Nuts: One of my favorite ways to beat an afternoon slump is to grab a small container of Greek yogurt and mix it with fruit and nuts. What I'm left with is a protein-packed snack full of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins. Most importantly, I'm satisfied until dinner. Here are five more ways to make yogurt nutritious.
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Whole Wheat Toast With Turkey: Whether I am staving off hunger until dinner or just need to pick myself up after an intense session at the gym, roasted turkey always does the trick. Turkey is a great protein-packed, low-calorie snack; add a few slices to a piece of whole wheat bread for a complex-carb fix to help power you through the afternoon. Make things even healthier - and save money - by roasting your own sandwich meat.
Fruit and Nut Butter: Pick a fiber-filled fruit like an apple or pear to eat alongside a tablespoon or two of nut butter. The natural sugar of fruit won't have you crashing the same way a soda will, and the protein from the nut butter will help sustain your energy through the day.
Hummus With Veggies: Fresh veggies are a good-for-you carb full of nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Give broccoli, carrots, or fresh red pepper a little kick of protein with the addition of hummus. Try these recipes for roasted tomato hummus and smoky chipotle hummus.
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