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How to Eat Healthy When You’re Busy at Work

The hour-long leisurely lunch-break has all but become a thing of the past. Nowadays, office workers are busier than ever, which usually means they eat food and snacks on the go. But that’s not how to eat healthy when you’re busy! Unfortunately, most snacks that can be grabbed and eaten quickly tend not to be healthy. Even sandwiches that appear healthy are usually loaded with calorific mayo and other dressings. Couple the unhealthy eating with a largely sedentary desk-job and you’ve got a recipe for weight gain and health risks. So how does the busy office worker ensure they’re eating healthily without slowing down their day? The good news is that by making little changes, you can have a big impact on your diet. If you’re finding it difficult to reach for healthy options when working, have a look at these tips to find out how to eat healthy when

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march snack box

Make Healthier Snack Choices With The March Snack Box

We see the light at the end of a long wintery tunnel! March means that spring is almost here. With warmer weather and longer daylight hours comes the body’s need for sustainable energy to help power through longer, more active days. To top it off March is National Nutrition Month, so it’s only fitting that we set your team up with nutritious snacks to help fuel your day. The March Snack Box is filled with bars, chips, dried fruit, nuts, jerky, and even sweets that will allow your team to make healthier snacking choices throughout their busy days. Here’s an inside look at some of the options you’ll find when you have the March Snack Box delivered to your front door.   What’s Inside?   GO WILD Sea Salt and Pepper & Dark Chocolate Cherry Tart Go Wild by Made In Nature is here to reimagine the way we snack

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february snack box

Best Snacks For The Office: An Inside Look At The February Snack Box

Is there anything worse than needing a snack to tide you over on a busy afternoon to find the office kitchen has only granola bars loaded with sugar and a half-eaten box of donuts from yesterday morning? If you answered, “Actually yes, I have to bring my own snacks from home,” then we really feel for you. Stocking the office break room with healthy snacks is one of the easiest ways to stand out as an employer and can lead to more productive, engaged employees. Our snack experts are here to make it easy for your employees to have access to delicious, healthy snacks by giving you an inside look at the February Snack Box! Check out some of the best snacks for the office this month.   What’s Inside?   BIENA SNACKS Aged White Cheddar Baked Chickpea Puffs The cheese puffs everyone loves, but make them healthy! With chickpeas

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Overnight Oats

How To Make Overnight Oats Using Only Ingredients In Your Break Room

Today we are going to show you how you can make a delicious, easy overnight oats recipe using only items found in your break room. This recipe is great to assemble before you leave for the day, and come in the next morning with breakfast ready to eat! Check out our recipe below for ‘Sweet & Salty Overnight Oats’ and watch our how-to video tutorial to see the finished product. What You’ll Need: 1/2 (coffee) cup House Recipe Oatmeal 1 portion cup (4 oz.) Nature Box Dark Chocolate Berry Trail Mix 1/2 (coffee) cup Silk Original Almondmilk 1/2 bag Dang Original Coconut Chips 1 coffee cup 1 portion cup 1 mason jar How to Assemble: Measure 1/2 cup of rolled oats in a coffee cup and pour into mason jar. Measure 1/2 cup of almond milk in a coffee cup and pour into mason jar. Stir to mix. Measure 1

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december snack box

See What’s New In The December Snack Box From Corporate Essentials!

The holidays are officially in full swing and with that comes indulging in our favorite snacks and sweets all month long! But there’s no need to feel the added guilt this year; the Corporate Essentials December Snack Box is filled with snacks sure to satisfy that holiday sweet tooth that you can also feel good about eating. From kettle-cooked sweet potato chips to chocolate peppermint bars, the December Snack Box has something for everyone. Take a look at some of this month’s featured products, and discover the rest with your coworkers!   What’s Inside?   BARNANA Organic Peanut Butter Chewy Banana Bites These chewy peanut butter and banana bites never seem to get old. In addition to being a healthy snack, they’re organic and non-GMO Project verified. The classic peanut butter flavor perfectly complements the sweetness of banana, creating a grab-and-go snack reminiscent of your childhood.   CHERRYVALE FARMS Instant

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September Snack Box

Featured Items in the September Snack Box from Corporate Essentials

Summer is out and Snack Box is in. The next Snack Box from Corporate Essentials is on its way to offices this month, and it’s packed with great-tasting and health-conscious snacks you can feel good about eating.  The following choices are just the tip of the iceberg of the snacks you can expect to find in your September Snack Box! Biena Snacks – Aged White Cheddar Baked Chickpea Puffs Real cheddar cheese and plant protein are the backbone of these delicious puffs. They’re grain-free, non-GMO, and gluten-free, too, making them accessible for many fans of cheese.       Sonoma Creamery – Everything Cheddar Cheese Crisp Bars Cheese is often seen as the ultimate companion ingredient to ‘complete’ certain food items, such as cheese & crackers or mac & cheese. But why not enjoy cheese in a more simple form? The Everything Cheddar bar takes this idea and makes it

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15 Tips to Stay Health-Conscious This Summer

15 Tips to Stay Health-Conscious This Summer

Sticking with a new diet can be difficult, but adopting at least one of these tips is a step toward being more health-conscious this summer.  1. Distinguish Sugars It can be tricky to recognize the many types of sugar. This is especially the case today, seeing as there are more than 50 varieties of sugar! But step one to being more health-conscious is knowing the difference between natural sugars and added sugars. Natural Sugar: These are sugars that are found, you guessed it, naturally in food like whole fruits. They’re generally considered the healthier option before added sugars. Apples contain fructose, a common component of added sugar; and while excessive ingestion of fructose can have negative effects, it’s very difficult to get an excessive amount of fructose from eating fruit. So continue eating fruit! Especially fruit with more skin, since it’s rich in nutrients. Added Sugar: These are sugars that

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snack box

Introducing the August Snack Box from Corporate Essentials!

Hold on, there are only two days left until August? This year is flying by right before our eyes! But with another new month comes another new snack box, so we aren’t complaining! These are just a handful of the snacks you can look forward to enjoying in the August Snack Box from Corporate Essentials. Pressels – Sriracha & Everything There’s less fat and sodium in these thin and crispy pretzel snacks than any other pretzels on the market while retaining a great taste. They have 5 grams of protein per serving, and alongside 3 grams of fiber, these are two baked pretzel blends that we can’t stop dreaming about.      SkinnyJimmy! – Eye of the Tiger & Wake & Focus Both of these clean, gluten-free and delicious protein bars are designed to give us the energy to keep moving forward. The Eye of the Tiger bar has 9

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fruit snack

12 Fruit Snacks That Make #Adulting Feel Like Child’s Play

Being an adult is hard. As we grow older, we lose access to so many defining aspects of childhood, such as swinging as high as humanly possible on the local park’s swing set without launching into outer space. Attempting that as an adult might raise a few eyebrows. But not everything from childhood has to disappear! Delicious fruit snacks are still here to stay.  Childhood favorites like Welch’s fruit snacks are available to enjoy, but there’s a new market of fruit snacks made to be more appealing to adults. In addition to snack companies offering healthier options, there are vegan and organic snacks to engage an even wider audience. Unfortunately, not every fruit snack is made equal. After extensive research, we’ve compiled a list of fruit snack choices that should satisfy every party. There are options on the health-focused end of the spectrum, as well as items that should be

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summer fancy food show

An Inside Look At The 2019 Summer Fancy Food Show

Last week, our team had the pleasure of attending the 65th Annual Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City at the Javits Center. The three-day show, sponsored by Specialty Food Association, is the largest specialty food industry event in North America and provides vendors an opportunity to showcase their innovative products and connect with distributors and retailers from all over the world.   We took this opportunity to do some research on snack and beverage trends for the year and to create new relationships with vendors to bring awesome products to our customers. Here’s an inside look at the 2019 Summer Fancy Food Show and what to take away.   Tips for Attendees   First and foremost, comfortable walking shoes are a must. With 218,000 square feet of exhibitor space divided over three floors, walking around the Javits Center all day will certainly help you burn off those calories

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july snack box

Check Out What’s New in the July Snack Box from Corporate Essentials!

Summertime in the U.S. is synonymous with grilling burgers or hot dogs on the barbecue. The tradition has become so synonymous, in fact, that 75 percent of U.S. homes have a grill. That’s a lot of propane and propane accessories! Additionally, July 4th is the most popular holiday to have a barbecue. Next time you savor outdoor cooking on a grill (perhaps during a summer work party), impress your guests with these two facts.  Every great party has delicious snacks to eat while enjoying the festivities. Check out the featured items being sent your way in the July Snack Box!   What’s Inside?   Sonoma Creamery – Parmesan Cheese Crisp Bar & Everything Cheddar Cheese Crisp Bar Both of these cheesy, crispy bars are a great choice for anyone seeking a low-carb snack. They’re also gluten-free, packed with 7 grams of protein, and include zero sugar. Get your cheese fix

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healthy snack trends

7 Healthy Snack Trends You Should Know For Summer 2019!

In the past few years, the rising level of nutritional awareness in consumers has prompted food and snack companies to provide more diverse options. A bevy of grocery store items now contain key phrases to be on the lookout for, including ones that read “no added sugar”, “gluten-free” and “dairy-free” in addition to the standard nutrition label. Expanded choices benefit everyone, as it drives a competitive market for companies to provide people with the best value. The push for healthy-minded meals has extended into the world of snack foods, with snack companies giving people a greater array of options. Dried fruit, granola bars, protein bars and light crackers or chips (such as kale chips) are just a few examples. We’ve compiled a list of 7 healthy snack trends you should know for summer 2019!   1. Food Companies Offer More Healthy Options Today’s healthy food choices are more prevalent than

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