Prepare a Health Week
As we move into our new year of health and well-being, we must remember that planning ahead can be very useful. Although we often have the best intentions, our intentions do not always correspond to reality. We are caught with so much to do and not enough time to do everything! This applies to many scenarios in life, including our food.
One way to avoid extra stress is to plan ahead! Have you ever heard the saying "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail"? Planning is a sure way to avoid unknown and be on a solid path.
Let's take a look at this approach and apply it to planning healthy meals for the week. Doing this can be very beneficial to your diet and stress levels. There are endless dining options that will fill your stomach and body with nutrients. Not to mention, meal planning also saves time and money when buying groceries.
Put aside your time and your food containers to prepare healthy meals for the week. Need ideas? Put your salad game and throw the ingredients in a jar! Tired of regular old vegetables? Toss with the olive oil and herbs and crispy in the oven at 400 ° F them. eat them with your newly invented salad, or put them in an omelet. Use these ideas, or put your own twist on food preparation. Write down your meal ideas down and sharing them with others who come prepared for Monday!
Grab & Go Snacks
- Keep the boiled eggs in the fridge at home or in the office for a quick, high-protein snack.
- Make oatmeal overnight! Soak oats in the almond milk and throw in half a banana, some chia seeds, and cinnamon for a healthy breakfast.
- Take 10 minutes to cook the quinoa, mix with broccoli, and other vegetables in chicken broth for a soup to warm your soul. Separate into individual bowls for a quick lunch.
- You can never go wrong with fresh vegetables or fruit! Bring pre-cut vegetables for a further tightening during the day.
Tips to avoid illness in prepared foods
- refrigerate your lunch when you arrive at work, or bring in an insulated lunch box.
- Keep your kitchen (and what is in her) own! Wash all dishes and utensils after each use.
- Avoid contamination by separating the basic elements and fresh.
- Cook food to 140 degrees Fahrenheit and reheat food thoroughly, to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Stir while it is heated
Sources :. Women's Health Magazine, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Strategies LifeWork EAP and Adventist HealthCare. The Health Council of the week is for educational purposes. For medical advice, consult your doctor. Feel free to copy and distribute this health resource.
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