{"id":7562,"date":"2012-06-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-06-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/eating-well-at-work\/"},"modified":"2012-06-18T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2012-06-18T00:00:00","slug":"eating-well-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/es\/eating-well-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Eating Well at Work"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your workday lunch can be a simple way to manage your budget\u2014and your waistline. Just think, two $4 lunches per week add up to over $400 per year, not to mention add extra calories. Taking the time to plan a nutritious lunch, complete with lean protein, fiber and even a little healthy fat, puts you in control of your food choices, portions and calories. In an effort to bring a little excitement back to mid-day meals, I asked Registered Dietitian and nutrition expert for Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Dena McDowell, to share her tips for brown-bagging it in style:<\/p>\n

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  1. Plan Ahead:<\/strong> Decide what to pack for the week ahead of time, and make sure you have the proper ingredients on hand. Designate a day to grocery shop and fill your cart with whole-grains, like wraps or pitas, fresh veggies, fruits and lean proteins like tuna in a pouch, lunch meat or even black beans.<\/li>\n
  2. Pre Prep:<\/strong> Cut down your prep time by batch-cooking and dividing items into single-serving containers on the weekend. This is also a great opportunity to spend time with loved ones as you prepare a delicious dinner together.<\/li>\n
  3. Gear Up:<\/strong> Get a lunch bag, ice packs, re-usable water bottles, thermos and whatever else you need to keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot until lunch. Freezing a yogurt is a tasty substitute for an ice pack and a great way to keep your lunch cold.<\/li>\n
  4. Sneak in Snacks:<\/strong> Remember to pack wholesome snacks in your lunch bag to curb late-morning and late afternoon cravings. The vending machine stops calling your name when you\u2019re armed with nutritious snacks like portioned-out nuts, string cheese and an extra piece of fresh fruit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Packing a lunch may take time and effort, but remember that we make time for what we care about most\u2026and our health should be at the top of this list<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Maggie Thorison is the Wellness Manager at TOPS Club, Inc., the original nonprofit, noncommercial weight-loss support and wellness education organization. She writes the Wellness Wednesday blog for TOPS\u2019 <\/em>website<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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