Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off to Work We Go

Tuesday's Tip

Staying healthy at work can sometimes be a challenge. There are vending machines loaded with chips, candy, and even meals that are anything but healthy. The cafeteria usually has a salad bar, but the other options don't always provide the nutrients that your body needs, especially in the middle of the day when your body and mind are looking for a pick-me-up. I love packing a lunch because you have complete control over what you are going to eat when you are out. I pack our lunches first thing in the morning when my mind is the strongest in regards to unhealthy temptations, and I always try to touch on all of the food groups. A turkey (protein) sandwich on whole wheat bread (whole grain) with spinach, tomato, and pickles (all veggies) with mustard (non-fattening yet tasty condiment), a yogurt (dairy), an apple (fruit), carrot sticks (veggie), and almonds (protein). I usually will eat the apple as a snack in the morning, have the sandwich, yogurt, and carrots during lunch, and the almonds as a snack in the afternoon. I leave the almond jar at home and just put a serving size in a small container since it is easy to pop tons of them throughout the day, but since there are so many calories in them, they could be more harm than good if you have too many. It takes me about 10 minutes to prepare lunches for Seth and me, and anything that is that easy and that nutritiously rewarding is definitely something worth trying!

-This week's edition of Tuesday's Tip brought to you by the great suggestion of my dear friend Missy!