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 7 Mealtime Steps For Busy Professionals Busy lifestyles and tight work schedules make eating on the run routine for many working professionals. These tips from our Clinical Nutrition Manager Clarissa Mantle, MS, RD, will help you navigate your way to healthier living. Clarissa is picture here in the middle with fellow dieticians Marjorie Flowers, MS, RD, Clinical Dietician, (far left); and Maria McIntosh, RD, CDE, Clinical Dietician and Certified Diabetes Educator, (far right). Dieticians not pictured are Alicia Barlow, MS, RD, Clinical Dietician; and Breena Prater, MS, RD, Clinican Dietitian. 1. Start Out Smart: Eat a nutritious breakfast every morning. Breakfast refuels your 'empty tank' to get you going after a long night without food. Even when on the go, grab a bagel, yogurt, fruit or juice to get your motor running. Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day! 2. Plan Ahead: Include nutrition as part of your daily routine. Pack your own lunch with a lean meat sandwich on whole grain bread. Include healthy goodies like fresh fruits and veggies. If eating out, have a plan of how to order. Go for entrees that are grilled, baked or broiled. Ask for salad or veggies instead of fries. Hold the mayo and ask for sauces, gravies, and dressings on the side—you'll likely use less. Avoid the nightly 'what's for dinner?' dilemma—plan and shop for weekday meals on the weekend. 3. Have a Back-up Plan: No time for a lunch? Always keep healthy snacks on hand. Take along fresh or dried fruit, nuts, whole-grain cereal bars, pretzels, rice cakes, or low fat crackers. Feeling tired in the afternoon? Smart snacking can take the edge off hunger and keep your energy up. You deserve a break today! 4. Be Pro-Active: It's easy to fit physical activity into your busy routine. Start with wake-up stretches in the morning to limber joints and energize muscles. Choose the stairs instead of the elevator. Take 10-minute walking breaks through out the day to revitalize. Aim for a total of 30-minutes a day. Energize with exercise. 5. Follow the Rules: Quench your thirst with water. The general rule of thumb is to drink about 8 (8oz) glasses per day to keep your body hydrated. Take a bottle along when you're on the move. It's fat-free, calorie-free and refreshing! 6. Get Hands On Experience: Don't forget to wash your hands before eating. Hand washing kills germs and helps keep busy multi-taskers healthy. If you are a frequent in-car-diner, keep moist towelettes or hand-sanitizer in your bag or briefcase. 7. Don't Forget the Keys: Variety, Balance, and Moderation are the keys to good nutrition. Choose a variety of foods from all the food groups. No one food or food group can supply all the nutrients we need. Balance the foods you eat with physical activity. Remember, there are no 'bad' foods. All foods, in moderation, can be included as part of a healthy diet. Bon Appetit! |
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