NEWS YOU CAN USE
HOW TO EAT HEALTHY NO MATTER WHERE YOU WORK!
Cultivate a Healthy Eating for Life Mindset
Focus on balance, variety, and moderation instead of restriction, rigidity, and perfection. Think about eating whole, minimally processed foods at least 80% of the time and giving yourself the freedom to enjoy your favorite foods that may be a little less than optimal about 20% of the time.
Include Protein at Breakfast (and All Meals)
Typical breakfasts that include sugar-laden, processed foods can lead to crashes in blood sugar and energy levels which creates a rollercoaster effect, making us crave even more sugar. Protein keeps you satiated and energized making it easier to choose better food options throughout the day.
Keep Energizing Snacks on Hand
Focus on low sugar, fiber-filled, whole, and unprocessed foods. Some great portable options might be fruits such as apples, pears, oranges, or vegetables such as baby carrots or cut up bell peppers with hummus. Nuts, string cheese, and yogurts are easy options to have for a quick energizing snack.
Keep Your Water Bottle Full
Even being slightly dehydrated can trigger us to feel hungry. We can often mistake this cue to reach for more water and instead grab something sugary to give us a quick boost. Water bottles that track how much you are drinking allow you to easily monitor how you’re doing throughout the day.
Stay Mindful of Your Eating Habits
Skipping meals or rushing through meals in the few minutes we have between meetings does us no favors. Take a look ahead at your schedule and plan to build in proper breaks for lunch and snacks. Even if you are crunched for time, creating an intentional line between eating and working can help you become more mindful of your choices and more aware of your body’s cues and fullness levels.