5 Best Brain-Boosting Snacks You Should Be Reaching For
It's the middle of the long, work day and you are starting to crash. You need energy and you need it fast. Don't you dare go to the vending machine! Consider these 5 brain-boosting snacks instead.
After lunch, it always seems that the work day begins to drag on. 3 pm is the worst because you either need a nap, another cup of coffee, or some kind of energy to make it to 5 pm. These 5 brain-boosting snacks are what you should be keeping in your desk drawers... instead of Reece's pieces cups.
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Junko Kimura/Getty Images 1Hard boiled egg
Protein power!Hard boiled eggs are easy to have anywhere with you. They are known for being packed with protein and choline, which helps boost memory. This 70 calorie snack is simple to eat before that last meeting of the day. Here is how you boil the best hard boiled egg.
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Staff Photo 2Hummus and veggie sticks
Crunchy and satisfyingOne of my all-time favorite snacks is hummus. There is just something about it when it is paired with something crunchy. I love eating hummus with carrot sticks, broccoli, or Stacy's multigrain pita chips if I must get some carbs in my system. Just don't go overboard on the pita chips.
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BSANI/Thinkstock 3Handful of nuts
Almonds, walnuts, pistachiosIt is recommended to only eat the amount you could fit into a shot glass because they can be calorie-dense. Heart-healthy, good fatty nuts such as almonds, walnuts and pistachios will certainly fill you up and keep you going.
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Batke/ThinkStock 4Banana
Ban-an-AA banana has lots of potassium which is known for mental health and brain function. Eat yours with 1 Tbsp of almond butter... delicious!
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Facebook 5Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is great for weight control because it keeps you feeling full longer. It is also a great source of calcium, protein, and vitamins B6 and B12.
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