How to eat well at work. Some quick healthy tips...

 

Would you say your eating habits at work are good or bad? Life at the office can really challenge the decisions you make towards the foods you eat, whether it’s  stress, the long hours, those morning breakfast meetings and the odd or frequent business lunch. All these factors can affect your decision making processes when eating at work. The following shows you ways you can change your habits and start losing inches off your waist:

Morning meetings

Bagels and muffins spike your blood sugar and lack filling fiber. Organize yourself and plan ahead instead, try to have breakfast at home. Also eating a mix of carbohydrates with proteins within the first half an hour of waking up can reduce your hunger for the rest of the day. Examples of what you can try; Greek yogurt topped with fruit, whole grain cereal and nuts, an egg white omelet topped with a sliced tomato, or oatmeal made with skim milk. If you have to fill your belly from the buffet cart, choose wisely! Look for fresh fruit or whole grain bread topped with a nut butter or low-fat yogurt.

Lunch at Your Desk

The best way to eat better if you happen to be working through your lunch is to pack all or parts of the meal from the night before. Fill a lunch box with pre-cut lettuce and top with last night’s grilled chicken or a can of water packed tuna or salmon. Pack a little bit of dressing separately, so your salad doesn’t get soggy. Additionally you can add rice or try any other combination as long as the options are healthy. Last night’s Domino’s pizza is obviously not the healthy option. Additionally bring some fruit as well, this can help keep you alert and active for the second half of your working day.

Business lunches

First tip is to order first without being awkward, this will help you avoid getting pulled towards temptation when your lunch-pal orders that juicy hamburger and chips.

Then follow these simple rules, Think baked, boiled, or grilled instead of fried! Pass on the French fries and go for them nutritious steamed vegetables. Save your calories for solid foods, not on drinks such as fizzy drinks, juices and alcohol. Also remember salad is generally safe, but go easy on creamy dressings and fatty toppings such as cheese.

No time for lunch

Keep whole food snacks not processed junk in your desk drawer we all know the kind I’m referring too!!!. Some good options that do not need to be refrigerated are bananas, dried fruit and nut packs along with healthy snack bars. To make your snack mix even healthier (and cheaper) make it yourself! Pre-make and portion your own snack mix. Start with a half cup of your favorite whole-grain cereal, then add 2 tablespoons of dried fruit and a small handful of nuts, If you feel you need a little treat you can add a sprinkle of dark chocolate chips.

Try and apply some of these tips to your day, you will feel all the more healthier for it. These small changes can make a difference. Happy eating!!!