Meetings, meetings, meetings…

We all have those days where we sit in meetings and go from one meeting to the next, like I am currently at the conference that I’m at, but are still looking for quick snacks to get us through the day or at least to lunch.

 I don’t know about you but most conferences and offices have plenty of junk food to offer-think doughnuts and candy–but very few offer healthy items to munch on, so what can you do to make it through the day without holding out until the next meal or waiting until the end of the day to over-indulge?

What I tend to carry around for snacks is always a Ziploc bag full of mixed nuts. Why? Mixed nuts (cashews, almonds, peanuts, pecans, etc.) have lots of fat and protein to keep you full and just enough carbs to not give you the insulin spike and crash that will result from eating a candy bar to satisfy your craving. Plus, mixed nuts can be discreetly eaten during meetings. Another go to item that I always carry with me is a bar. The choice of bar is dependent on you and your goals but my favorites are Larabar, Cliff bar or Kind bar. Each of these can be low in sugar and high in protein depending on the bar you selected. Finally, if you have an extra fifteen minutes between meetings, you could also microwave some healthy popcorn, light to no butter, and munch on that but be cautious because that popcorn smell will permeate the air and you may have others asking for some too!

On -the-go eating doesn’t have to be full meals or unhealthy snacks, with a little planning and the right food items, you’ll be set for the day!