Staying Healthy

February 4th, 2011

Balanced meals are a crucial component to a happy, and healthy, workplace. A meal keeps people happy. Studies show that eating foods containing proteins and healthy fats, foods such as fish and avocado keeps you from depression.  A happy you, means a happier workplace. Smiling is infectious and one happy person can change an entire working environment. Here is a list of simple things that can affect a BIG part of your life.
15 Things to Make a Healthier You During the Work Week.
1. Wraps made with whole wheat tortillas, containing either lean cold cuts or low fat cream cheese topped with veggie slices. Even the classic PB and J (peanut butter & jelly) is healthier in a wheat wraps.
2. Single portion-sized cups of unsweetened apple sauce or fruit without added sugar.
3. Trail mix made with cereals, nuts, pretzels, dried fruit or raisins, and a few chocolate morsels for good measure.
4. Low fat cheese spread on whole wheat crackers.
5. Individual serving-sized packages of low fat yogurt, cottage cheese, or yogurt smoothies.
6. Baby carrots, celery sticks, or apple slices with dips made from yogurt or low fat sour cream.
7. Mini-burritos made with rice and black beans or refried beans in a tortilla with tomato salsa. These can be heated or eaten cold.
8. Baked chips or pretzels are a better choice than high-fat potato chips or cheese snacks.
9. Drinks made from water with a splash of cranberry, peach, grape, or other fruit juice are healthier than sodas. Excess consumption of pure sugar-laden juices can increase the risk of obesity.
10. Whole grain bagels topped with cream cheese-vegetable spread.
11. Air-popped popcorn flavoured with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
12. Low fat cheese cubes and seedless grapes make a delicious side dish for sandwiches or wraps.
13. Cold strips of grilled chicken with honey mustard dip.
14. Dried cranberries or cherries are a sweet alternative to raisins.
15. Quesadilla slices made with cheese and chicken or vegetables.