ON THE GO…
by Shannon LeMintier
Finding yourself fueled on everything except what your body needs to function in a healthy way? Did that last cup of java and sweet scone leave you frazzled for something fresh and wholesome for breakfast? And who really has time for a proper lunch? It is tough to balance good nutrition while working, raising a family and trying to fit in your daily cardio fix. However, with a food game plan to start each week, your energy will soar as you manage your nutrition as well as everything else around you.
Scout out local grocery stores and restaurants en route to work, meetings and home. Consider bringing your own reusable containers to fill up on healthy fixings at the salad bar or deli counter. Focus on choosing a variety of fresh, colorful fruits and veggies, lean proteins and whole grains as the building blocks to healthy meals and snacks.
Time really not on your side? Take a small cooler and pre-pack with some of the following healthy nibbles for breakfast, lunch and mini meals on the go. Remember to use safe plastics or glass containers to store your food and recycle when you get home.
- Leftovers from dinner the night before that taste great cold!
- Fresh fruit (ex: slices of apple, oranges, grapes, etc..) or dried (no sulfur) fruit with string cheese.
- Cut up veggies (ex: broccoli, snap peas, carrots, baby tomatoes, celery, cauliflower, cucumbers, asparagus, etc..) with a dip made from low-fat plain yogurt and spices or hummus.
- Organic raw (not dry roasted) cashew or almond butter for dipping veggies, fruit, whole grain crackers.
- Trail mix made with a variety of raw nuts, dried fruit and cereal.
- Protein bars (ex: Raw Organic Protein Bar, Think Organic Bar).
- Healthy homemade muffins or breads.
- Yogurt with nuts, flax seed and high fiber, whole grain cereal.
- Bottles of water from your home water filtration system in reusable, bio-based plastic, glass, or stainless steel.
Choose fresh, organic, local foods for a healthy advantage as you reach your goal toward total wellness. Find a quiet spot to stop and relax while you enjoy your meal on the go. Allow your body and mind to be nourished and restored even when the clock is ticking.