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Healthy Eating Tip: Pack Meals For Long Days in the Office

We've all pulled a late night at the office.

We've all pulled a late night at the office. Sometimes late hours can creep up on us with no warning and other times we leave the house in the morning knowing that it's going to be a long day. For the latter, just like you would pack yourself a healthy lunch, pack yourself a healthy dinner. When I am working late and we order food here at Sugar HQ, it tends not to be the most healthy foods — think pizza, and even McDonalds, ack!
On the occasional late night, I've also tried waiting until I got home to eat but that just leaves me starving. The probability of making smart food choices is highly unlikely at that point.

Not only does having a nutritious meal give me the energy I need to get things done so I can get out of there, I'm not left wondering how many unnecessary calories I just inhaled. So next time you know you may be staying late, bring yourself something healthy to eat for lunch and dinner.

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Pack a Lunch: Save $ and Calories

If you are dieting or trying to save some dough, you should really be brown bagging your lunch.

If you are dieting or trying to save some dough, you should really be brown bagging your lunch. Make it at home and take it with you wherever you may roam. You not only save money (sandwiches can be upwards of $7 around where I work), but you also can control your portions and calorie intake.

Here are some tips and ideas for packing your lunch and taking it on the road.

  • One of the easiest ways to ensure you have a lunch is to cook extra dinner. Before you sit down to your meal, separate out your lunch portion for the next day. I like to have a half portion of meat and put it in a salad for lunch the next day. Same with side dishes - steamed green beans are great on a salad.
  • Sandwiches are also an easy lunch item. This way you know you are eating nutritious whole grain bread (that is what you have at home, right?) Keep the avocado and tomato separate until you are about to eat, this way the sandwich doesn't get soggy and the avocado doesn't turn brown. Also, this way you have control over your condiments - use a thin layer of light mayo and go crazy with the mustard (as long as it is not honey mustard which contains sugar) since it is low in calories and fat.
  • I have plenty to say on the subject, so read more