Thursday, September 15, 2011

Five Healthy Foods to Eat at your place of Work

Sitting all day long at the desk isnt really good for the health. Sadly, there aren't any feasible alternatives to this mode of working. While you can't just leave your job, you can surely do something which is beneficial for your health. Eating the right kind of fruits can help you overcome the negative effects of sitting like a robot all day.

Walnuts


Walnuts have more (and better quality) antioxidants than almonds, peanuts, pistachios and many other nuts. All nuts have been found to improve lipids and can reduce the risk of heart diseases. Walnut s have also been found to enhance cognitive and motor function in animals with Alzheimer's. Experts recommend seven walnuts a day.


Cup of Green Tea


Polyphenols, one of the major ingredients of green tea, is known to help repair the damaged DNA and stimulate the immune system. Green tea also helps in reducing the risk of cancers, including skin cancer and prostate cancer.

# Popcorn

Popcorn is the healthiest snack available. It is 100 percent whole grain and is big on fiber and antioxidants. If you can air-pop your popcorn and add a minimal quantity of salt, you'd have the best popcorn, say experts. If your office has a microwave, just make sure you bring a pack of low sodium popcorn to work.


#  Dark Chocolate


 Dark Chocolates contains those powerful antioxidants called Polyphenols which combat the risk factors (like oxidation of LDL cholesterol) for heart diseases and also inhibit clotting. Consuming a small bar of dark chocolate daily can reduce blood pressure in people with mild hypertension. Caffeine, another active ingredient of dark chocolate, can give you that much-required kick and a boost in concentration levels.


# Fruit

Not only they help you conquer that “false hunger”, they are also brimming with nutrients which are needed to keep you going all day. You can choose between apples, bananas, mangoes, oranges, papayas etc. but make sure you carry some fruits to the office on a daily basis. 

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