Feeling tired? Hit a wall mid-day and not sure why, or how to re-gain momentum? Feeling sluggish, or like your energy is completely unbalanced?

It might be time to take stock of the foods you are choosing to consume. 25% of Americans snack multiple times per day, and many people consider snacking as a big source of their caloric intake. Snacks can help increase productivity, which can be difficult to maintain as a remote or hybrid worker, or in a new or changing work environment. Here are some simple snack ideas that have been proven to keep your brain sharp and your ideas flowing.

1. Popcorn

This first option may come as a real surprise to those who like to snack. Popcorn is actually packed with fiber and folic acid. If you opt for air-popped popcorn, you’re risking about 25 to 36 calories, but you’re gaining a whole grain that could very well be your saving grace. An easily shareable snack, try this magnesium-rich mouthful to support your energy production throughout the day.Keep in mind that additional toppings like butter and salt can quickly reduce health benefits.

2. Oats

Whether you’re enjoying a bowl of oatmeal or some quick protein bites, oats provide some of the healthiest carbohydrates you will be able to pack into your day. At such a reasonable price, it’s never been easier to stabilize your blood sugar or make you feel full faster.

Whole grain oats offer antioxidants to help improve digestion and vitamins and minerals like crazy. We’re also partial to oats implemented in our DIY skincare, leaving it soft and balanced. We suggest maximizing your health benefits with these tips, or concocting some no-bake energy bites like these chocolate chip and dirty chai DIY favorites.

3. Almonds

Spicy almonds, candied almonds, salted almonds, chocolate covered almonds, roasted almonds. Almonds in any form have been proven to increase cognitive abilities and efficiency, which directly affects the way you work. Seven to nine almonds per day have been proven to reduce oxidative damage, resulting in shinier, healthier hair, wrinkle and blemish reduction, and memory retention.

Eat around 30 almonds per day to enhance its pre-biotic offerings if you’re experiencing stomach issues or indigestion, and be mindful of the way they can enhance your metabolism. They also host antioxidants to help guard your body against inflammation and stress and reduce bad cholesterol. You can also easily add almonds to your favorite yogurt parfait bowl or banana bread recipe to boost the benefits of foods you already eat everyday.

4. Greek Yogurt

Looking for a boost in bone health? Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium, and is jam-packed with probiotics to help balance your gut microbiome. It is a great source of protein and may help lower blood pressure. Greek yogurt is low in calorie count, so snacking almost endlessly on it is a pretty viable option, even if you’re trying to stay in a calorie deficit here.

Want some even more great news? Not only can you combine most fruits, chocolate, and granola options with greek yogurt to make a delectable snack for any time of the day, but it can also be substituted into many recipes. You can use it as a substitute for milk, heavy cream, or sour cream in most recipes. Here are a few greek yogurt dessert options that may be slightly healthier for you than their non-greek yogurt counterparts.

5. Blueberries

With a growing season from April to September in North America and South America importing their fruit for the remainder of the year, blueberries are available in droves pretty much year-round. That makes these itty bitty, antioxidant-packed fruits some of the best options for a midday snack to keep you sharp. (Plus, they taste amazing on oatmeal or in greek yogurt!)

Not only can they be refreshingly sweet or surprisingly tart, but blueberries also contain flavonoids that instruct nerves to stimulate brain cell function. If the presence of flavonoids alone isn’t enough to prove that these berries are magic and integral to a successful day at the office, knowing that a cup of blueberries a day could decrease your cardiovascular disease risk by 15% should do the trick.

6. Pineapple

Not only does pineapple provide a burst of sweet-meets-sour flavor that is particularly delectable, but this fun fruit is loaded with nutrients. Disease-fighting antioxidants (flavonoids and phenolic acids) aid your cells in combatting free radicals that can lead to chronic illness. Bromelain — the enzymatic protein that causes the stinging sensation on your tongue when you consume the fruit — is also linked to cancer protection.

If you’d rather treat yourself to dried pineapple – which is often lightly sweetened – you can feel comfortable knowing you are still getting health benefits. Dried pineapple is a great source of manganese, fiber, calcium, and vitamins like A and C. So, reach for that bag of dried fruit or fun trail mix option all you want!

7. Dark Chocolate

Have an affinity for sweet treats? While a propensity to enjoy sugar usually wanes as you get older, there are still many people who opt for sweet over savory. The food industry largely cannot agree on the pitfalls to chocolate, but research behind the health benefits of dark chocolate is pretty solid.

Because dark chocolate has less sugar than most other chocolates, it is deemed the healthiest. Consuming 20-30 grams per day has been linked to insulin balance, reduced inflammation, and increased cognitive function. There is nothing more insane than the rich flair of a dark chocolate bar mid-morning aimed to help us survive our workday.

8. Avocados

Forget the millennials and their toast, avocados are some of the most nutrient-dense produce options you can find regardless of how you consume them. Enjoy them on your eggs, as part of your BLT experience, in your tacos, or even whipped with cocoa powder and agave into a decadent mousse.

Yes, they can be more expensive depending on your region, but avocados are so full of cortisol-lowering healthy fats and omega-3s that it is entirely worth it. Not to mention the additional potassium to regulate fluid, folic acid to convert carbohydrates into energy, and immunity-boosting Vitamin C. Spread some on whole-grain toast, add it to a quick smoothie or sandwich, enjoy some (low sodium) guac, or salt and pepper a half avocado to increase your energy tenfold for the afternoon haul.