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Published Tuesday, August 8, 2000, in the
San Jose Mercury News
Changing your workplace
dietYOUR workplace diet just isn't working out?
For optimal nutrition -- and minimal calories, fat and poundage --
nutritionists recommend you:
Plan ahead. ``Smart snacking means preparing for
the unexpected deadline or meeting by storing energizing snacks in a desk
drawer, computer bag, file cabinet or glove compartment,'' says Gigi
Acker, a Los Altos registered dietitian.
Healthy snacks include nuts, dried fruit, energy bars,
bagels, fresh produce and whole-grain cereals.
Pack your lunch. While it might seem
time-consuming it's no more so than driving to a deli or waiting in line
at your company cafeteria. And the nutrition benefits can be tremendous,
explains Jo Ann Hattner, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic
Association.
Items that can be quickly stashed in a small ice chest include yogurt;
cottage cheese; small sandwiches; bags of ready-to-eat carrots, celery,
cauliflower and broccoli; cartons of milk; canned fruit and soup.
Listen to your hunger. Eat whenever your stomach
is grumbling, but avoid grazing out of stress or boredom. If you find
yourself succumbing to departmental doughnuts or muffins every morning,
it's a sign you should be eating breakfast before leaving your home, says
Acker.
Schedule mini meals. The concept of three meals
a day is pretty much a thing of the past, Acker believes. Many workers
will find they need several small snacks and meals to get through a long
workshift. Bring extra food to work for those occasions to stave off those
dangerous runs to workplace vending machines.
Get more sleep. ``When people are working long
hours, they often are really truly tired. They keep eating to try to raise
their energy level,'' Hattner says. ``That's a pitfall they may get into:
`I need juice. I need chips. I need coffee.' Probably what they need is
rest.''
Consult with an expert. For more information on
nutrition or to find a registered dietitian near you, check out the
American Dietetic Association's Web site at http://www.eatright.org/ or call
(800) 877-1600. Acker's nutrition counseling service can be found online
at http://www.nutritioninsights.com/.
Or call (650) 941-5505.
-- Julie Sevrens
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