Healthy On-the-Go Snacks That Make Travel and Workdays Easier

With back to back meetings, commuting and the hustle and bustle of a typical workday, it can sometimes seem like there's one more thing on your already long list of to-dos. On-the-go snacks are not a compromise, they're a solution and that's where they fit in. The right options make healthy snacking the convenient choice. It all takes a little planning and the correct snacks in the bag.

There is a strategy behind on the go snacking – why?

People rarely plan their snacks – most often they make a decision when the need to eat occurs at an inconvenient moment. When it's time to bite into the nearest vending machine or roadside stand, it starts to look good, no matter what's going on inside. Smart snacking is just the opposite: planning ahead what you want to eat so when you feel hungry while flying, driving and even while you are busy at work you have something good to look forward to.

Every travel snack ought to be useful and tasty.The best travel snack, or work snack, should be both useful and delicious.

Not all snacks make a journey to work and not all snacks make it to the end of the day's work. The actual solutions:

1. Doesn't require refrigeration: 

If something has to be refrigerated or it spoils quickly, it will be a burden to carry around. Travel does not include eating foods that require refrigeration.

2. No mess, no utensils: 

If you are in an Uber call, driving to work, or out on a walk, a snack that doesn't need utensils or careful handling is a better option!

3. Rich in fibre and protein: 

These both provide a feeling of fullness for a longer period of time which is important if the next meal isn't until a few hours later.

4. Compact and resealable:

Healthy snacks for the evening that will fit into a bag or laptop sleeve and can be sealed when you're not done with it in one sitting will be more useful in the day to day grind.

Snacks that Travel Well

Jowar and Sorghum Puffs:

They're gluten-free, light, crunchy and, as you’ll see, as convenient to take as can be. Four Thirty's Jowar Pops and Sorghum Puffs are packaged in resealable pouches to withstand a bag, backpack or car seat pocket and keep the popcorn from crumbling.

Chana or Makhana:
Both stored in a sealed container.

Both have a high protein content, low fat and require no special storage. The little pouch or container will make for an easy snack while en route or in a meeting.

Bhel:

The mess free and pre-portioned nature of Four Thirty's Mint Bhel and Muri Bhel makes it easy to transport without any hassle!

Nuts and Seeds:

A handful of almonds, walnuts or pumpkin seeds provides healthy fat as well as sustained energy and is not affected by refrigeration.

This is not a travel hack, it's a habit:

What tips make snacks travel-friendly, also make them a great snack for everyday workday. Having 2-3 items prepared in advance makes any decisions the following day easier if you're packing or organizing your bag/desk drawer/car. This is particularly beneficial when it comes to healthy snacks that you can eat at night when you feel like you need a boost and are most tempted to eat whatever is available.

It's not a matter of being too disciplined to keep a supply of "reliable" and suitable snacks on hand for travel. It's about planning ahead so you don't find yourself suffocating when hunger pangs hit, whether on a flight, during an endless meeting or in the middle of a road trip, with the choice between convenience and something that's good for your body.

Explore Four Thirty's range of travel-friendly, wholesome snacks at fourthirty.in