Some people may pay more attention to what they eat than others, but in reality, who isn’t a foodie? All people rely on food to sustain themselves and help them get the nutrients to power their bodies. It is the very thing that gives us life and health. Not to mention, a lot of it is delicious and fun to eat! So, why shouldn’t we pay close attention to what food we consume and fuel ourselves with?

At TSI, we are very aware of the importance of food – and we show our great appreciation for it by snacking throughout the day! At any given time, you could bet that somebody in our office is eating something.

As a college student, I see a lot of unhealthy eating, especially when people snack. My friends constantly munch on everything from French fries to sugary candy all day long, and then wonder why they feel sluggish and sick later in the day. While we definitely understand the need to eat throughout the day, at TSI we realize that we only get out as much as we put in our bodies. Therefore, we try to bring mostly healthy and locally produced foods to snack on at work.

Some of our favorite nutritious treats to share with the office are peach apricot fruit bars and salted pumpkin seeds, both from Sprouts Farmers Market. We also enjoy brewing a pot of fair trade organic coffee every morning!

Salted Pumpkin Seeds.

While most of the food we bring in ends up being shared by everyone in the office, all of us have our own individual foods that especially tingle our taste buds!

Jaime has an appetite for locally grown, unique foods. Her snacks of choice include akan spiced almonds from the local Playa Vista Farmer’s Market and organic dried persimmons from the Whole Foods in Venice!

Dried Persimmons.

Jenna’s taste buds favor foods from south of the border. She loves digging into tortilla chips and guacamole made fresh from California avocados! To spice things up, she sometimes substitutes guacamole with locally produced salsa!

Chips and Guacamole.

Carolina prefers the simplicity of basic but delicious foods. She’s often caught munching on raw California almonds and organic banana chips! When she’s feeling a little daring, she’ll bring in a California Minneola tangelo (a cross between a grapefruit and a tangerine)!

Minneola Tangelos.

When I’m in the mood to snack, I often crave something sweet. To satisfy my sweet tooth, I normally choose to eat fruity treats! Some of my favorites are organic Fiji apples and organic and raw Synergy juices!

Fiji Apples.

No matter what we’re eating, there is always a plethora of healthy food to be found in the TSI office, and we wouldn’t have it any other way!