As we keep busy professional lives, it is easy to throw caution to the winds and binge on the wrong kinds of food. With the plethora of choice available in the form of food courts at the work place, it is easy to be tempted.

Stress coupled with an improper diet can be disastrous for health. Stop and think before taking the wrong bite.

Get food to work for you

• There is nothing to beat a bowl of fruits and vegetables for nutrition, also keeping you light and mentally alert at work. Keep 3-4 fruits handy and nibble on a different fruit each time to bring a change in taste.

• Bowl of nuts at the work area is a good way to beat hunger. Eating more nuts instead of food laden with fat can bring down cholesterol levels by 6%.

• Reduce your caffeine intake, although you might want to bet on it for keeping you alert. Instead go for water and juice. Take a big gulp of water frequently and you would be doing your cells a great favor by keeping them hydrated.