Snacks like these are full of refined sugar, sodium, artificial flavors, and harmful dyes. They will add inches to your waistline and only provide temporary boosts of energy. The nuts are

better raw or if you roast them yourself and add sea salt, but they can be fattening.

Eat this instead: Make homemade granola using steel cut rolled oats, toasted sunflower seeds,

a little honey and maple syrup, coconut oil, cinnamon, sea salt, and maybe some raisins or dried cranberries. Use sandwich bags to limit your portions and don't bring more than

you plan to eat!

If the muffins in the break room look more like dessert, walk on by. Even packaged bran muffins contain plenty of refined ingredients like white flour and sugar. They are fattening

and will likely make you lose productivity once the sugar rush wears off.

Eat this instead: Opt for protein and fiber-packed foods like boiled eggs, apple slices with a tablespoon of

almond butter, or chia seeds mixed into kombucha or hot tea. These foods are more satisfying and nutritious.

If you bought one of these on the way to the office, don't plan on eating much else the rest of the day. The sugar content and calorie count alone

will create more problems than it can solve. Often the fruit/syrup has sugar, color, preservatives, and flavorings added.

Try this instead: Invest in a small device like a NutriBullet® and make them

yourself with a little plain yogurt, some fresh berries, and a little honey and crushed ice. Visit their site NutriLiving for more super healthy recipes!

Both of these contain refined sugar and flour, artificial colors and additives, imitation flavors, and tons of calories. You will keep reaching for these every time your blood sugar levels

crash.

Try this instead: To satisfy your sweet tooth, go for high fiber fruits like apples. If you are craving chocolate, add a little cocoa powder to milk and sweeten with

some local honey. 

Many people believe pretzels to be a healthy snack. However, they are made from highly refined flour and contain lots of sodium. They are likely to elevate both your blood sugar

and your blood pressure with excessive consumption.

Try this instead: If carrot sticks don't do the trick, try toasted sunflower seeds or a brown rice cake with a little sunbutter. These

snacks are more nutritious and satisfying.