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Healthy Workplace Nutrition Tips
Bring Your Own Lunch
Packing your own lunch saves not only time and money but it may just save your diet and nutrition habits. Research shows that meals prepared at home are more likely to be lower in sodium, fat, sugar and calories. If you have easy access to lunch you are less likely to grab the office snacks, or skip the meal.
2. Stash Healthy Foods at Work
For days when you are on the go and there’s no scheduling lunch, fill your desk drawers, office refrigerator with a variety of quick meals and healthy snacks. This is a great tactic for avoiding the office vending machine or conference room left-overs.
Healthy “stash” Alternatives:
For your desk:
• Whole Grain Crackers
• Dried fruit
• Canned fruit (packed in water or 100% fruit juice)
• Juice box
• Rice cakes
• Hot or cold whole grain cereals that provide at least 4 grams of fiber per serving
• Granola bars
• Peanut butter or other nut butters
• Canned fish
• Trail Mix
• Soup
• Low-fat Microwave Popcorn
The Office Fridge:
• Whole Grain Bread/ Bagels/English Muffins
• Non-fat Greek Yogurt
• Fresh fruit
• Raw vegetables
• String Cheese
• Salad greens
• Hummus, spreads or dips
• Hard-boiled eggs
3. Stay Hydrated the Right Way
Not being properly hydrated can be the cause of lack of concentration, changes in mood and memory problems. Staying hydrated is just as important for individuals who sit at a desk all day as for marathon runners and professional athletes. What we drink to accomplish this is very important as well.
Water is always the best option for hydration. Bringing a portable water bottle to keep at your desk makes it easy to stay hydrated throughout the day. Add some citrus, mint and/or cucumber to your water for a little variety or look in to any number of powdered water enhancements for flavor.
Credits: Hillphysicians.com
Bring Your Own Lunch
Packing your own lunch saves not only time and money but it may just save your diet and nutrition habits. Research shows that meals prepared at home are more likely to be lower in sodium, fat, sugar and calories. If you have easy access to lunch you are less likely to grab the office snacks, or skip the meal.
2. Stash Healthy Foods at Work
For days when you are on the go and there’s no scheduling lunch, fill your desk drawers, office refrigerator with a variety of quick meals and healthy snacks. This is a great tactic for avoiding the office vending machine or conference room left-overs.
Healthy “stash” Alternatives:
For your desk:
• Whole Grain Crackers
• Dried fruit
• Canned fruit (packed in water or 100% fruit juice)
• Juice box
• Rice cakes
• Hot or cold whole grain cereals that provide at least 4 grams of fiber per serving
• Granola bars
• Peanut butter or other nut butters
• Canned fish
• Trail Mix
• Soup
• Low-fat Microwave Popcorn
The Office Fridge:
• Whole Grain Bread/ Bagels/English Muffins
• Non-fat Greek Yogurt
• Fresh fruit
• Raw vegetables
• String Cheese
• Salad greens
• Hummus, spreads or dips
• Hard-boiled eggs
3. Stay Hydrated the Right Way
Not being properly hydrated can be the cause of lack of concentration, changes in mood and memory problems. Staying hydrated is just as important for individuals who sit at a desk all day as for marathon runners and professional athletes. What we drink to accomplish this is very important as well.
Water is always the best option for hydration. Bringing a portable water bottle to keep at your desk makes it easy to stay hydrated throughout the day. Add some citrus, mint and/or cucumber to your water for a little variety or look in to any number of powdered water enhancements for flavor.
Credits: Hillphysicians.com
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