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Munchies: Snacks for the Work Day

28
Sep

The ultimate power up to get you through the day.

Remember the days when we were younger and recess was one of the highlights of our day. As we grew older, it became less frequent and that shows in our productivity. Luckily, working from home has granted us basically unlimited snack time to help us power through the day.

Whether you prefer homemade or store-bought, sweet or savory, there’s always a snack out there for everyone. We’ve rounded up the sources to get your favorite power snacks to satisfy your cravings and give you that much needed energy to finish the day.

Natural Living Cebu

Vegans rejoice! ‘Healthy’ products need not to be expensive and bland. This homegrown brand has a great selection of granola and nut-based spreads that won’t break the bank. You can eat them on their own or mix it in with your yogurt bowls or smoothies.

Meiji Hello Panda

If you’ve ever been inside any Daiso or Japan Home Center then you’ll surely recognize this snack. Hello Panda are panda-shaped, chocolate filled biscuits that come in a variety of flavors from chocolate to green tea! They also come in different sizes to suit your appetite.

Pocky Biscuit Sticks

Nothing says snacks like biscuits. If you’re craving for something sweet yet light then Pocky is the way to go. Reminisce your childhood with this perfect snack staple. Not too sweet, plus in stick form? We’ll take 100! It’s available in all convenience stores and supermarkets too.

Irvins Salted Egg

If you’re craving for something salty and savory and you’re feeling a little bougie then find an Irvins Salted Egg product for you. Who would’ve thought that salted egg would be a great “flavor”. From potato chips to fish skin, choose whatever base you like. The Fish Skin is a must try! Available in all leading supermarket chains.

Jack N’ Jill

The OG Snack Brand in the Philippines! From sweet to savory, chips to cake, they’ve got it all. There are wide selection of snacks has been around for decades and they continue to innovate to keep up with the times. You can purchase their products pretty much anywhere in the country, from small sari-sari stores to even nightclubs.

Snacks will always be our comfort food to give us that little power up in the middle of the day and satisfy our cravings without consuming too much. Whether you’re on a diet, snacks will help you stick to your regimen without starving yourself. Other great snacks include sunflower seeds, nuts, pastries, and good ol’ popcorn. Let us know what’s your favorite snack while working!