The most common habit, I have observed, is that most people opt for junk foods while they are at their work place. This may be to lighten the work pressure or due to overload of work. But friends beware! This may lead to bad health including constipation, acidity and also results in weight gain as junk food is rich in fat and carbohydrates. When you are at desk, in front of the computer, your body requires less calories as you are not involved in much physical work. Instead of junk food it is better to rely on some nutritious food. The below mentioned foods are rich in vitamins and nutrients which are essential for healthy body and can be had at your desk. Today time is money and the foods listed below require less time to cook.

1. Sprouts

Sprouts are the best natural food for the body as they are rich in vitamins, enzymes, proteins and minerals. It is easy to prepare this food. All you need to do is take some beans and soak in water completely overnight. The next morning you can carry this to your office by adding a hint of lime and spice in moderate manner. If you are planning to make it tastier you can bake it with spice and salt. Better still; consume it naturally because when it is raw it is more nutritious and rich in anti-carcinogenic property which avoids cancer in your body.

2. Bean salad

Bean salad prepared with olive oil along with spices and little vinegar for taste is the best food at your working spot as it contains high nutrition and vital vitamins which are essential for the body. Put the beans in the water overnight and in morning add some spice, salt and vinegar and bake it for few minutes. One important thing is that this salad will remain fresh even if you keep it untouched for long hours.

3. Nutri biscuits

Most people believe that they can skip the food and they can rely on biscuits. It is wrong as the biscuits contain fat in it. Biscuits should be consumed in moderation and it is better if you include some nuts along with it. Nutri biscuits contain oats that can provide you high amount of energy and it is better to keep a pack or two at your work place. A bite or two of Nutri biscuits are the best way to beat hunger.

4. Popcorn

Popcorn is used by most people while watching television or movie in theater for the sake of snacking but they would never have given it a thought that it could be useful as a food with nutrition content. It is very good to take popcorn to your work desk as it has got rich fiber content, Vitamin B and proteins. It is also important to note that popcorn contains very less calories and helps reduce weight even at work desk. It is very easy to prepare popcorn and take it to office. Popcorn grains are readily available in the market. Pour the grains into a can and heat it for few minutes and carry it to your office.

5. Nuts and Dry fruits

If you are looking for food that is rich in nutrition and vitamins, essential for the body, then the best ready made option is to go for Nuts and Dry fruits. They contain less calories and are rich in fibers as a result of which there are less chances of getting obese.

6. Wheat Khakras

Wheat Khakras are the best and easily accessible food at your work seat as they are available in different varieties in market. But it is better to choose roasted khakra instead of fried one if you are keeping an eye on your weight. These can be stored for a long time at your work place.

With all these available food option, you can be fit and healthy even if you are a workaholic. It is good to take initiative to be safe and healthy in the present and also in your future life.