Work or study stash

As we master the art of 'adulting', there comes a point in our lives when we have to commit ourselves in a long term relationship with a desk. As depressing as it sounds, LS brings you a quick fix to bring you out of boredom while still keeping your productivity level high. The secret is snacking. 

Any kind of work where you have to sit at a desk or you have to study for hours on end, you require food to keep your brain from frying up. 

To prepare your snack starter-pack, you should choose items that are easily available, because snacking is now a necessity. Nuts and seeds are the perfect go-to options and it is an excellent source of vitamin E, which helps prevent inevitable cognitive decline such as Alzheimer's and dementia that are caused if the body and mind are not properly looked after. Eating these foods will make you super productive, and the nourishments in the foods will keep your mind and body rejuvenated. 

Granola and muesli bars are also convenient choices for a work stash. Although they are on the expensive side in Dhaka, the benefits exceed the cost. Whole grains are essential to keeping your blood flowing smoothly and overall wellbeing, which will help you retain more information and tire less easily. 

Another food that complements the desk life is pomegranate juice; both freshly squeezed and packaged are easily available here. Pomegranate is an antioxidant, the regular and moderate consumption of which prevents free-radicals colliding in your brain. 

Other beverage options include freshly brewed caffeine, either in the form of tea or coffee. Refined caffeine items have proved to not provide the same benefits as fresh brews, so refrain from packaged tea or coffee. 

For chocolate lovers, dark chocolate should be your partner in crime as it contains several stimulant components, including caffeine. The components in dark chocolate help with focus and concentration. It stimulates the production our brain and body loves, that is endorphins. 

Endorphins keeps your mood stable, so half to one ounce of dark chocolate a day will always keep you smiling.

By Sanumkia Siddiqui

Photo: Collected