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THE KELLY+PARTNERS POST
HEALTHY
DALAI LAMA
Be kind whenever possible.
It is always possible.
Start making new eating habits
instead of snacking on calorie-
packed food at your desk.
Most Australians work nine to
five, are constantly on the go and
therefore find it a challenge to eat
healthy food. They’re either snacking
at their desk, skipping meals to meet
deadlines or are buying a pie at the
local deli. Little do they know that
implementing new diet habits will
dramatically change the way they feel
and perform.
DO YOU SKIP BREAKFAST?
You shouldn’t. It’s the most important meal of the day.
It will increase your metabolism and also improve your
alertness, concentration, productivity and your chances
of needing to do overtime to make up for the work
you could have otherwise completed if only you had
eaten breakfast. If you can’t stomach food so early, try
a fruit smoothie instead. You will feel fuller throughout
the day.
There’s a common assumption that healthy food can’t
be yummy. If it’s good for you, it’s going to taste horrid.
This couldn’t be any further from the truth. Low-fat
dairy products such as yoghurt or light cheeses are
great to eat in small portions. Yoghurt is also great to
top over a small bowl of fruit and muesli for added
taste and to balance out the meal.
If you’re a fan of eating biscuits, why not skip them
and combine wholegrain crackers with a can of light
tuna or lean chicken instead? High-protein meals
combined with carbs are easier for the body to digest
and absorb the nutritional benefits. If you like snacking
while working, have some nuts or sesame thins readily
available on your desk. These are much better choices
than calorie-packed muesli bars or chocolate.
Similarly, coffee is a key contributor to adding on
the pounds. Ask yourself how many coffees do you
consume each day? Most people can’t stop at one
and rely on three. If this is you, wean yourself off it by
cutting back slowly. And when you order your next
coffee, opt for skim milk and say no to the sugar if you
can.
By avoiding sugary, high-fat and calorie-saturated foods
and beverages, you are already cutting out a large
portion of calories in your daily intake. The key is not to
cut out food completely or eat less, but rather choose
healthier options. That way you’re still eating the same
amount, but fewer calories; a much easier way to keep
your waistline in shape.
Lastly, come lunch time, try and get out and move
around instead of eating at your desk where you’re
more inclined to over eat. Get involved in a lunch time
soccer game with colleagues or go for a quick stroll and
get some fresh air so you feel rejuvenated.