1. Cut the Junk

Junk food options like namkeens and chips are the ones that are stocked by most office spaces for their employees. While completely disallowing yourself to eat these may not be the solution, it is a good idea to keep a check on the amount you take in one go. Bingeing on junk is the unhealthiest habit possible, so be mindful of it. Limit your starch content intake in the form of pasta, rice and bread too.

2. Pack Home-Cooked Meals

This is the fool-proof way to make sure you cut down on junk; however much you want to. Getting home-cooked food to your office makes sure the food is healthy and fresh. The food cooked at home best satisfies your taste buds. You can customize it according to your own tastes and preferences. Chances of getting a case of food poisoning from badly-cooked food are severely reduced by eating home cooked food every day. Freshly cooked food packed in a tiffin box keeps reminding you to finish it first before you go on to any other snacks or drinks. Home food in decent proportions is something which you can always binge-eat, without feeling conscious of overeating.

3. Stay Hydrated

The importance of drinking water at your workplace cannot be overstated. A water bottle at your desk is an absolute must. Make sure you take several big sips before and after every meal and keep drinking through the day as well. Water has no calories and helps you stay energized and fresh throughout the day. This is vital especially for those working in air-conditioned offices, as their skin gets devoid of moisture and thus needs to retain its hydration.

4. Cold Drinks Are Not the Best Refreshment

Some tend to consciously avoid junk food in an attempt to watch weight, but it is also important to avoid drinking caffeinated drinks, sodas, energy drinks, packaged juices and lattes. These drinks contain heavy amounts of sugar, which hampers your diet. Extra sugar and cream in your tea and coffee should be avoided. Opt for black coffee or green tea as a viable alternative to cut down on calories as well as boost your metabolism; or gorge on water, of course.

5. Keep Snacks at Your Desk

Stock your desk larder with plenty of snacks other than the regular chips and biscuits. This will be an added incentive to eat well and will prohibit you from reaching out to the vending machine or nearby grocery store every time. Pine nuts, flax seeds and almonds are also good snacking alternatives. The best snacks are fresh fruits and veggies- simply wash and bring them to your workplace!

6. Healthy Eating Options

If you’re still wondering what exactly you can binge-eat during office hours, we have a list of healthy options ready for you:

  • Fresh coconut chunks, which are conveniently available in bite-sized packets in the local supermarket. They are high in fibre and rich in good fats.

  • Sweet potato crisps, with no additives or preservatives.
  • Roasted chickpeas, which is low in calories and high in taste.
  • Yogurt is a great snacking option and has a variety of flavours to choose from. It fills up the stomach with good bacteria and stocks up high on calcium and magnesium.
  • Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants and keeps you fresh and energized. Be careful not to eat too much. The kind of dark chocolate that has maximum benefits is the one with close to 98% cocoa content and least milk and sugar.

  • Protein bars are filling, richly layered, and available in several different kinds of flavours. They live up to their name and supply you with the energy-boosting Protein that keeps you going through the day.
  • Mixed nuts, such as almonds which are high in magnesium; flax seeds which reduce drowsiness and contain Omega-3 fatty acids as well. Roast a variety of these nuts and keep them handy in a jar on your desktop.

  • Fruits, including bananas, apples, oranges, peaches, grapes, and any other fruit which does not require peeling and cutting. A single serving of any fruit is a healthy snacking portion for one person. It is a filling snack and high on fiber and vitamins.