Some days it’s hard enough just to find the energy to make it out of bed and into work on time. Eating healthy can often end up feeling almost impossible combined with all of the other items you need to check off your to-do list. But there’s good news: a few simple tweaks to your everyday habits can set you on a healthier road leading you to better nutrition, feeling energized, and ready to tackle everything that lies ahead. Here are four ways you can make better food choices while at work.
1. Be proactive.
Even those with the best healthy breakfast intentions can find themselves at the nearest drive-through on the way to work to save time. The truth is, if you want to start your day on the right foot, a healthy well-rounded breakfast is paramount. If you know you’re a snoozer, then plan your breakfast the night before. It could be as simple as boiling some eggs and putting them in a to-go bag with a piece of fruit that you can grab and eat in the car. Or try one of these overnight oat recipes. Just 10 minutes of prep the night before can set you up for success even before you walk through the door at work.
2. Stash snacks everywhere.
Most of the food decisions we end up not feeling particularly great about are made in under two minutes. You know … the days where you have back-to-back meetings, see a tray of donuts sitting on the conference table, and eat two instead of breaking for lunch. If you stash healthy snacks in your office, car, or even your pockets, you can reach for those and avoid the extra calories, sodium, and fat that are lurking in every workplace. Some items that are quick, healthy, and satisfying include:
- Single serving bags of peanuts
- Low-fat or light cheese
- Small piece of fresh fruit
- Granola bar (with at least 5g of protein, such as Nature Valley Protein Bar)
With some of these items in easy reach, you can tide yourself over until you have time to eat a well thought out meal.
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