Stay Awake During Long Workdays With These Healthy Snacks

Tired at Work

If you find yourself reaching for a bag of sugary candy at 3 p.m. or pouring your fourth coffee of the day, you’re not alone. It’s normal to feel sleepy during a long workday, but your go-to snacks may not be giving you the energy boost you need. In fact, overdo it on the sugar or caffeine and you might find yourself even more tired at the end of the day! The good news is, you can stay awake and alert during long days with healthy snacks instead.

Green Tea

This energy-boosting beverage has less caffeine than coffee and is loaded with immune-boosting antioxidants. Drinking tea and water (rather than sugary juice and soda) throughout the day will help keep you hydrated and more awake.

Pumpkin Seeds

This healthy snack is full of zinc, iron and minerals that help transport oxygen to your tired brain. Pumpkin seeds are also a good source of protein, which will give you a longer-lasting energy burst.

Dark Chocolate

A square or two of dark chocolate will give you a gentle caffeine boost along with flavonoids for heart health. Just be careful not to overindulge—savor small amounts of this high-quality treat.

Fruit

Whether apples, bananas or berries are your favorite, the natural sugars and nutrients in fresh fruit will give you a quick energy boost without the eventual crash associated with refined sugars.

For all your healthy food and beverage vending needs, you can count on the team at Orsino Vending. We’ve been proudly serving customers throughout New Jersey for over two decades, offering nutritious snacks, beverages and more to a variety of commercial clients. We’ll even set up a vending machine at your location for free! Just give us a call or contact us online today to get started.