Friday, September 10, 2010

Help curb the vending machine runs and 'out to lunch' occurances


If you are lucky enough to have a desk (yes I say lucky because up until about 3 weeks ago I had to use a patient tray table for a desk, while one was being 'located' for me - I'm not bitter anymore don't worry! :)), try to stock it with some items for snacking and/or for lunch to keep you from running to the vending machine for a sweet or salty fix or out to the drive through for lunch.

Some suggestions to keep in your drawer:

*Mixed dried fruit or plain raisins - Trader Joe's has just about any kind of dried fruit you can imagine! Banana, apple, prunes, peaches, apricot, dragon fruit, cherries, figs, papaya, pineapple, ginger (ok that's not really a fruit!), strawberries, mango, blueberries, strawberries etc etc - if you don't have a Trader Joe's near you, you can always get dried fruit at the regular supermarket they just won't have aa big a selection
*Nuts - what ever kind you like! Help yourself out and pre-portion them at home if you have time, that way hopefully you won't down the whole canister in one sitting - that would be bad!
*Peanut Butter and Jelly, and Whole wheat crackers - keep a jar of each and a sleeve of crackers - you can make an open faced treat or grab some bread from home in the am and make your lunch at work - now that would give you an extra 5 minutes to sleep in!
*Cereal and Parmalot - keep a box of your favorite cereal and a 6-pack of the juice box sized Parmalot milk (you find it in the baking section) it has been ultra pasteurized so that it does not need refrigeration until after it is opened - so if you get the 6-pack, I think each box is 6oz you will probably use the whole thing in one sitting - no need for a fridge!
*Pouches of tuna - hey you already have crackers and if you get the flavored tunas you have the easiest lunch ever - rip open the pouch, dab on the cracker and chew!
*Variety of granola and/or protein bars (see previous post for a list of ones which are low fat and low sugar - these will be better options then ones loaded with either nutrient)

Stocking up your desk can save you a lot of calories in a day and a lot of cash! Good LUCK!!!

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