Compass Rose Nutrition & Wellness
Blog
With Gaylene Gomez
We all know that leafy greens are good for us, but it can be challenging to include enough of them in our day. But it’s important that we do because the high fiber content and the long list of micronutrients, leafy greens are important in a healthy diet.
If you feel like eating your regular salad all the time gets boring, then you will appreciate the extra ideas in this blog. There are plenty of other ways to incorporate leafy greens into your diet.
If life feels to be busier than ever lately or feels hard to catch up and stay ahead on your to-do list, you are not alone. In fact, it’s one of the most common complaints I hear from my clients.
If you are like me, you probably have some time carved out on the weekends to plan for the coming week -- the grocery list, your upcoming errands, housework, and appointments. However, no matter how much we plan, sometimes an unexpected turn of events can derail our day and throw us off track.
That could be caused by a kid getting sick, or in my case- my dog, or perhaps work ran late, you had to unexpectedly deal with some family stuff, or a random invite that you couldn’t turn down appeared.
But planning is still important.
Whatever it might be- even with the best intentions, the weekend planning session doesn't work out, and we begin the week without our detailed plan of action. Specifically, when meals aren't planned out for the week ahead, this can lead to a drive-thru-filled week as we grab for quick and easy options when we run out of time.
We know that doesn’t set us up for success with our health and weight loss goals, but sometimes convenience and ease take priority.
I don’t want you to give up your health goals just because life is busy- because looking ahead, you can’t be sure that is going to change anytime soon.
That's what inspired me to create what I like to call an Emergency Meal Plan.
Does sitting at a desk all day make you crave snacks? It does for me!
If you've ever worked an office job, you know what it's like to be stuck at a desk all day long. Even if you love your job, those days can still be long and repetitive.
Many office jobs also have something else in common- the break room. There's something about sitting at a desk all day that creates a snack habit to break up the monotony of the day. It’s also a gathering place to chat with your coworkers, celebrate with birthday cake, or share some treats together. Many times, these aren’t the healthiest treats either- break rooms often have pastries, donuts or cupcakes.
The idea of a break room is good though- having a place to escape your desk for a few minutes, have some time to chat about things with colleagues, and even get up front your desk to stretch and loop around after a bathroom break. Taking a trip to the break room or vending machine feels like an escape, allows you to be social, and gets you up and moving. These are all great things!
So then let’s focus on creating a bit healthier snack routine that what might currently be going on in your office. Today, I want to share with you some of my favorite and simple healthy snacks you can keep on hand for those much-needed snack runs.
