Thriving Thursdays: How to Eat Better at Work Inexpensively, and Easil

Thriving Thursdays:

Updated SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This Week: With kids back to school, it's a great time to reset your work schedule. Here's how to eat better (realistically!) so you can work better, and feel better all day - and come home happy & energized!

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-Andrew

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Here are three SIX tools / tips to make you feel better at work, and less hangry at home:

Breakfast - Skip the gas station donut, or the toaster strudel. Start the day with delicious protein, that takes just a minute:

I get it, the apple strudel is great. But then you crash, and you call your boss a moron in a status meeting.

Instead, take literally a minute the night before, and prep some overnight oats. You can make it healthy, add protein, craisins, honey, seeds, whatever you'd like - or go classic, and just keep it simple with yogurt, oats, milk, and maple syrup! Here are some great recipes:

https://preppykitchen.com/overnight-oats/

BONUS TIP: Don't have time for that? While more expensive, these pouches are even faster and easier!

https://www.oatsovernight.com/

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Snack: Option 1: Vending machine. Option 2: Energy Balls

Seriously, just as tasty, and easy to make ahead on the weekend. Pop these in the fridge, put a few in a bag, and you've got energy, craving satisfaction, and the power to work through the mid-morning and mid-afternoon slump!

And they're SO easy to make!

https://www.fitmittenkitchen.com/energy-balls-recipe/

BONUS TIP: Don't have time for that? While more expensive, these Kodiak energy bars are tasty and have tons of protein!

https://www.amazon.com/Kodiak-Granola-Smores-Protein-Grains/

Focus on your tasks with a great, nutritious snack:

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Lunch - The biggest problem for food at the office. Here are two easy resources - but above all, NO FISH IN THE MICROWAVE!

EatingWell.com has 45 inexpensive lunch recipes that travel well. Some of them are more fixy than others - but there are a few in here that I've tried and take just a few minutes to prep: The Turkey Apple Cheddar Sandwich is one of my personal favorites!

https://www.eatingwell.com/

BONUS TIP: Don't have time for that? While more expensive, these Huel packs are the grown-up (and healthy) equivalent to our college staple - ramen!

https://huel.com/