The daily corporate grind: sometimes with the inclusion of early mornings, late nights, necessary transit, back-to-back meetings and client functions. We get it – keeping on top of your nutrition isn’t always easy – especially with a busy schedule! But what if you could just focus on three small things to keep you smooth sailing and make what you were doing more effective so you could leave work earlier? Well now you’re listening!
1) Always have a balanced breakfast: Good quality protein, low glycaemic index carbohydrates and either some fruit or veggies to up your fibre intake.
Why?
Protein, a sustaining carbohydrate and dietary fibre is going to fill you up and keep your blood sugars stable.
Example
½ cup of traditional oats (low GI and high in fibre), 1xcup of milk (excellent source of protein and added bonus of calcium), 1xserve of fruit (high in fibre and antioxidants) + sprinkle of your favourite nuts/seeds for some extra crunch. Oh and we don’t mind a drizzle of honey if you’ve got a little extra sweet tooth 😉 (We said a drizzle! = 1 tsp)
2) Time your meals SMARTLY
Why?
Because skipping meals or snacks can result in wrong food choices or overeating. This consequently influences cognition, memory, attention and productivity.
How?
Aim to eat 3 main meals and 2 snacks throughout your day. Eating every 3-4 hours will help you achieve this.
3) Drink water
Why?
Because all the beautiful neural connections which transmit information in your brain need water to function at optimal firing rates.
How to increase or maintain an adequate intake?
Include a glass of water with every meal
Drink tea throughout the day: Black or herbal!
Drink soda water to make things interesting
Make a bright attractive drink bottle part of your desk scenery
And there you have it. Just keep it simple! And remember if you want your work team to learn more about Corporate Nutrition we offer engaging workshops. Otherwise you can drop in and book an individual consultation to focus especially on YOU and your goals!
Yours in health,
Kat, Ash and Michelle 🙂