Make Your Lunch Last
On busy days, it can be tempting to make lunch a fast meal on the go, or grab a quick, not-so-healthy snack from your kitchen cupboards.
A little advance planning can help you make better food choices-it can be as easy as identifying a few lunch places around your office that have healthy-yet-satisfying options (many restaurants now list nutritional information for each dish).
Or make your lunch a day ahead, preferably after dinner when you're not hungry. Aim for a mix of lean protein, healthy fats, complex carbs, and fiber-rich veggies.
Did You Know?
- Just two ounces of cheese will keep you full for 12 more minutes than 20 crackers.
- Sub in two slices of whole grain bread instead of white bread, and you'll be satiated for 32 additional minutes.
Sources:
1. Holt, Susanne HA, et al. Satiety index of common foods. European journal of clinical nutrition 49.9 (1995): 675-690.
2. Huang, Tao, et al. Dietary Protein Modifies the Effect of the MC4R Genotype on 2-Year Changes in Appetite and Food Craving: The POUNDS Lost Trial. The Journal of Nutrition 147.3 (2017): 439-444.
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