Healthy Eating on the Go

Date: 03.11.2011

The task of sticking to a healthy, well-rounded diet can be challenging in any environment. However, when you add a busy work schedule into the mix, it can seem virtually impossible to stick to a beneficial and wholesome diet.

Dieticians suggest that when it comes to healthy eating on the run, advance planning is your greatest ally. By making a variety of healthy meals and snacks before you’re hungry and having them ready to grab on your way out the door, you’ll be much more likely to stick to your nutritional goals.

Here are a few meal and snack ideas that are wholesome, tasty and – most importantly – convenient.

• Veggies and low-fat dip. Slice up a few crudités and add a small container of low-fat dressing or hummus for dipping.
• Popcorn or pretzels. A few cups’ worth of these crunchy snacks offer a lot of pleasure for a surprisingly low calorie count.
• Low-fat yogurt. Topped with berries, raisins, or granola, single-pack yogurts are a convenient and satisfying option.
• A handful of nuts. These snacks are very filling, but steer clear of overly salty or heavily sweetened processed varieties.
• Wholesome oatmeal biscuits. Swap wheat flour for white flour in your favourite recipe for a healthy, hearty snack.
• Whole-grain crackers and low-fat cheese. Pack a variety of sliced cheeses for a tasty snack on the run.
• Fruit. We may be slightly biased, but leading nutritionists agree – fresh fruit is a convenient, portable and healthy snack that’s easy to take with you wherever you go.

Contrary to popular belief, healthy eating doesn’t have to involve spending hours slaving over a hot stove every day. What’s more, you can stick to your healthy eating goals at work. Plan ahead to eat well, and you’ll be much more likely to make the right choices when you’re under pressure at the office.