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Nutrition and sports: what snacks to eat at the computer during a long daily or coding session?

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Long sedentary work in front of a monitor is often accompanied by the unnoticed consumption of empty calories from bags of chips or cookies. To maintain productivity and stay in shape, office and remote workers need to plan healthy snacks in advance.

The main rule of a quality snack is a combination of proteins and fiber for stable blood sugar levels without sharp energy spikes and subsequent lethargy. This helps maintain high concentration on code and avoids emotional burnout from fatigue.

Here are some great options for the workstation:

A portion of unsweetened Greek yogurt with a handful of nuts or berries.
Cottage cheese spread with whole grain crispbreads and fresh cucumber slices.
A homemade protein bar with a minimum amount of sugar.
A mix of almonds and walnuts with a total weight of no more than thirty grams.

Such foods are convenient to eat right at the keyboard, they do not stain equipment, and they provide the body with quality building blocks. In addition, they satisfy hunger for a long time, eliminating constant thoughts about food while solving complex algorithmic tasks.

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