Best way to eat healthy throughout the day in an office?

[Anonymous]

I recently started an entry level position in an office where we don't always get to take lunch breaks due to how busy it gets. I want to be able to eat healthy though and they do let people snack at their desks throughout the day as long as it's snack foods and finger foods. No access to microwave or fridge. The only thing I can think of is protein bars, nuts, and fruits that can stay in a desk drawer all day like a banana. Any other suggestions?

[peace-love-couture]

Can you take an insulated bag/box?

-cup of Greek yogurt & small baggy of fruits to throw into the bowl or buy Greek yogurt with fruit already in it. Greek yogurt is packed with protein and is so delicious, but for some it's one of those things you either like or don't lol cause it has a sour taste to it

-Mixture of almonds, walnuts and pecans(in a baggy of course)

-Powerbar & Pure Protein have high protein bars, but some varieties are high in calories and sugars because they're made for athletes, but there are calorie friendly varieties. Also, GNC has some bars that taste pretty yummy and you can buy them in packs or um, individually

-Perhaps a can or tuna or salmon and crackers? It might be offensive to some, so you might want to ask beforehand

[Asker]

How long can an insulated bag keep cold stuff cold for?

[peace-love-couture]

I bought a blue, small insulated bag from walmart for I think $5 cause it was 2 for $10 during back to school and my mom(LOL, I'm too old for that) would pack it in the morning at like 5:30 am and I had lunch on A days at 10:45 am-11:16 am & on B days I had it from...11:52 am- whatever

sometimes I didn't eat my lunch and I would save it for when I got home at around 3 somethingish and it would still be cold. I would take tuna sandwiches and lunchables and yogurt and string cheese

[martyfellow]

Fruit and plan yogurt would get you through this sort of day wthout a stomach ache. Yogurt doesn't need refrigeration, not for just a few hours...

[Asker]

Referring more to like 8-10 hours.

[martyfellow]

Yogurt is fine for that long, no worries!

[MrFlirtatious1992]

Prepare your meals the night before then take them in with you.

[Asker]

What could I prepare that does not need to be reheated or stored in a fridge?

[MrFlirtatious1992]

I'm on a bodybuilding diet so I mainly take in beef jerky and my protein shakes. Fruits and nuts are good as you have already mentioned. I really don't think you need to take big meals with you. Small meals throughout the day is all you need.

[yopyopyop]

Boil some vegetables in the morning, put them in a tupperware, and boom, you're done.