FOOD MATTERS

62% of us eat lunch at our desk. We

tend to shy away from leaving our

computer in the middle of the work

day. So we bring food from home, a

nearby take-out place or grab

something from the break room.

Often these food choices are not set

up to create an optimal state of

health.

 

This month we turn our attention

to the choices we make in what

we eat and not the where. Some

of us might be at our desk, or at our

dining room table, in a hotel,

outside on a park bench or even

sitting in our car. It doesn't matter

so much where we are as long as we

make healthy choices each and every

day.

“TAKE CARE OFYOUR BODY.IT’S THE ONLYPLACE YOUHAVE TO LIVE.”

-JIM ROHN

EAT MINDFULLY FOR FOCUS AND ENERGY

"A HEALTHY

OUTSIDE

STARTS FROM

THE INSIDE."

-Robert Urich

Give it a minute

Don't rush your lunch. Take a pause before you dive in ,close your eyes and take a few breaths no matterwhere you are, then take those f i rst few bites with afocus on your breathing. Your food wi l l taste better .

keep it simple

Have a few go-to lunches that you canmake on Sunday, box up and bring withyou during the week. Simple proteins,veggies and fruits are the bui ldingblocks of a healthy meal .

cut the sugar

Just say NO. Eating sugar drops your energy levelsafter a quick high. A great way to l i f t your energyduring the day - drink some water. I know its notexcit ing but the results are!

How about some roasted, unsalted almonds orcashews? Ol ive oi l and balsamic to make ahealthy dressing for that salad you ordered.Keep a few snacks and condiments at your deskso you automatical ly grab that healthy choice!

Keep that desk drawer stocked

have a back up plan

Pick out a few healthy lunches from localeateries in advance so you can make a smartdecision when your feel ing "hangry" , can't getaway and just might be searching for a quickf ix .