Daily Food Strategies for Busy People
Daily Food Strategies for Busy People
"I love the constant pressure of my job although it hasn’t always been that way. I used to think that I wasn’t cut out for it – many of the people I worked with seemed to be better set up for high pressure. They matched stress with high energy and as the work got tougher, they got louder and faster. It was only after I had been working there sometime it hit me when sitting in the lunchroom, the place was pristine, not a dirty plate anywhere. No one else had stopped to have something to eat…”
It’s a common occurrence that as the challenges of work and life increase, so to does our ability to effectively manage an appropriate eating program.
Consider the following:
Try the following strategies:
"I love the constant pressure of my job although it hasn’t always been that way. I used to think that I wasn’t cut out for it – many of the people I worked with seemed to be better set up for high pressure. They matched stress with high energy and as the work got tougher, they got louder and faster. It was only after I had been working there sometime it hit me when sitting in the lunchroom, the place was pristine, not a dirty plate anywhere. No one else had stopped to have something to eat…”
It’s a common occurrence that as the challenges of work and life increase, so to does our ability to effectively manage an appropriate eating program.
Consider the following:
- Grazing – smaller meals more often.
- Thermic effect of feeding can cause a 10 – 15% increase in metabolism
- Looking for quick & easy snacks throught the day
Try the following strategies:
- Packet Almonds (30g) easy to transport & full of EFA (Essential Fatty Acids).
- Tuna Pouches (75, 100, 150g) flavoured & easy to transport – no drainage required!
- Protein Shakes – not only for Bodybuilders! 80% Protein is best
- Packet dried apricots (30g) easy to transport & low GI (30)
- Subway Wrap - lower in Carbohydrates (22g)
- Tinned Mackerel, sardines & salmon - full of EFA
- Protein bars – search for (low fat <5g & reduced carbohydrates <20g) – consider half a bar?
- Vroom – Healthy start breakfast including Egg whites (high protein & low fat), Avocado (good fat) & sourdough (Low GI)
- 2-3 Ryvitas with low fat cottage cheese