6 TIPS TO EAT WELL "ON THE GO"
Sure, we're not quite "on-the-go" right now, but if you're trying to work from home, make dinner, and maybe even juggle a few kiddos, girl, you busy! While there may be lots on your mind, nutrition doesn’t have to be a source of frustration or concern. Follow these 7 easy tips to jam pack nutrition into your superwoman schedule to keep you energized and ready to take on the day!
Make Things Easy
You are in that hustle and bustle of the workday and have lots to think about. Your food choices should not be a source of excessive thought or concern. Fueling yourself during this time with yummy snacks doesn’t have to be a difficult chore. A snack doesn’t have to be Pinterest-worthy, as long as it has healthy fats (nut butters, avocado…), fiber (raw veggies, fruit), and protein (hard boiled eggs, yogurt, nuts…) - you’re good to go!
One nutrient dense, on-the-go option that we obviously love are smoothies. Smoothies with fruits, veggies and nut butter are an easy option that will provide you with essential vitamins and minerals while also leaving you feeling satisfied and satiated.
Plan in Advance
If you sit at your desk all day and know that the lunch options you jump to in a pinch don’t make you feel your best, meal prep your lunches for the week. Prepping options made up of lean proteins, vegetables, and healthy fats will ensure that you aren’t settling for food options out of hunger desperation.
Try one of our favorite salad combos. All you need is spinach/spring mix, avocado, dried cranberries, manchego cheese, marcona almonds, and dressing of choice (lemon poppyseed works great). Add a small piece of salmon filet for an easy source of lean protein, YUM! You can also easily get prepped salad bags at your favorite grocery store - zero prep work for a perfect lunch.
Snack Smart
This piggybacks on tip #2; however, it can be easy to forget to plan out snacks for the workday and end up grabbing a handful of the most convenient snack option around (oh hi there tortilla chips). To avoid these impulsive decisions, bring some snacks along to your desk as well!
Some of our favorites are: homemade trail mix, air popped popcorn, kale chips, dried edamame or chickpeas, homemade energy bars, and of course our smoothies. Eating wholesome snacks throughout the day will help to place your blood sugar in an optimal range, making you feel more clear-headed and present.
Eat the Rainbow
While we know Skittles can be delicious, they aren’t the rainbow we’re talking about here. Research shows that consuming a ‘colorful’ diet rich in carotenoids and other nutrients is very important. While eating a colorful diet helps to ensure you're is consuming varied sources of antioxidants and phytochemicals.
Bottom line: carotenoids is just a fancy way to describe colorful fruits and veggies. So enjoy some bell peppers and hummus, orange slices, and/or yams and carrots and you’ve got your daily source of carotenoids!
Superfoods = Superwoman
Superfoods are much more common than you think. Avocado, berries, chia seeds, cherries, and spinach are all superfoods. These foods help give you more bang for your buck, (read: they are nutrient dense!). Smoothies are a great way to get in multiple superfoods at one time. Try our Magic Cherries, Feeling Peachy, or Blueberry Blues smoothies to get your daily dose of superfood yumminess.
Indulge Mindfully
Sometimes the office (or even your home office!) can be a hub for unhealthy sweets and treats that result in a sugar crash halfway through your day. Research shows that too much sugar sends signals to the brain that trigger overeating and systemic inflammation.
To avoid giving into these temptations make your own treats available! Bring along some homemade granola bars, dark chocolate trail mix, a Greek yogurt parfait or some celery with peanut butter and raisins to satisfy that sweet tooth while keeping you nourished and on track. Or, you could enjoy our Cookie Dough blend (caution: very addicting!).