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Super snacks to eat during a long travel therapy shift [VIDEO]

Need an au naturel midday boost?

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Need an au naturel midday boost? Get it from nutrient-dense, healthful foods.

Diet is one of the pillars of a healthy lifestyle, and as a travel therapy professional, you can take control of your health by eating snacks that not only strengthen the body, but make you feel better throughout the day.

First, grab a pack of walnuts, which boast flavonoids and vitamin E. They’re also a good source of fiber, protein and potassium.

Yogurt is another good on-the-go idea, since it contains plenty of protein along with probiotic bacteria that smoothen out digestion.

Try out a can of tuna, which is more than 90 percent protein. Just make sure you chew a piece of gum afterward.

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