7 steps to eat better in the office. Eat – Dietetics – Articles |

1. A day to cook

Think about what day of the week you can spend 2-3 hours to cook. Most likely it will be a day off from work, e.g. Saturday afternoon. During this time, you will prepare meals for the whole week. Think about what you like to eat and how you want to eat. Remember about the rules of proper nutrition. Try to keep your meals balanced, rich in vegetables, whole grains and wholesome protein. They should also be easy to prepare and easy to store. It is best to cook one meal for several days. It will save you time. Pack the food in containers, and then put it in the freezer with appropriate markings.

2. Eat breakfast

Nutritious a meal in the morning consisting of carbohydrates and protein to a perfect energetic start to the day. It will saturate, nourish and allow persevere until lunchtime if you don’t have time for II breakfast. It’s worth getting up a little earlier to make yourself a nutritious porridge with fruit and milk, or whole wheat bread with egg. Waking up early will also allow you to pack nutritious snacks, sandwiches and the dinner you prepared earlier.

3. Remember about water

Coffee stimulate, however, is not the best rehydration fluid. Remembering that we are nearly 60 percent water, should be provided the body has the right amount of it to be able to function well. Besides, drinking water before a meal can help you lose weight. You will eat then a smaller portion of the dish, which will reduce the supply of energy. Try to have always on the desk a glass of water or any tea without sugar. If you forget to drink set a reminder on your phone.

4. Get away from the desk

It is worth at least to eat lunch in a place other than the desk. This will allow you to relax and have a meal calmly, without stress. When you eat at your desk, you do it automatically. You don’t even notice when you finish your meal. Remember, eat consciously, in small bites allows you to feel fulland thus eating a smaller portion. It also reduces the risk of overeating or reaching for more snacks.

5. Avoid the automatons

Wafers, bars, jellies, candies are a quick source of energy, but also a large portion of empty calories. On the one hand, if you don’t eat anything all day, such a ‘bomb’ pit will temporarily put you on your feet, but it will have an impact on your figure and health. Not only do you not provide your body with nutrients from valuable products, but what is left in the body must be used to metabolize refined sugar, which you eat in goodies. Try not to pass by the vending machines and take healthy snacks such as vegetables, fruit and dried fruit to work. Save money you normally spend on snacks. After a few weeks, you can spend it on something for yourself, e.g. a manicure or a book. It will be a great reward for persistence!

6. Don’t starve

If you take food with you to work and eat regularly, you will definitely be able to refrain from snacking on the sweetness. If, on the other hand, you are skipping meals, it is more than certain that when you finally sit down to eat something, it will be much more than you need. This, in turn, is a straight path to unnecessary fat and overeating. The feeling of hunger is also the most common reason for reaching for fast energy sources, i.e. sweets.

7. Healthy premises

Did you not manage to prepare anything for the day? Do you have a business meeting? Nothing scary. Look for venues in your area that they have healthy and valuable dishes on your menu. Thanks to this, you can still continue to eat healthy. Remember to avoid fatty meats, noodles, dumplings, dumplings, sauces in the restaurant, and choose lean meats, groats, rice with lots of vegetables. However, fried noodles with vegetables in a Chinese restaurant are not a good choice.

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