Ron’s Wanderings

Here we are in the middle of the holiday season and I’m sure you’re feeling the pressures of time more than you do at other times of the year. Am I right? You keep finding yourself up against the clock.

One of the first things to suffer when we get into these “pressure” places, is that we forget to take the time to shop for and cook healthy, nutritious meals for ourselves and our family. It’s seems to be so much easier to just pick up the phone and order take-out or run down to the corner and get some fast-food.

Perhaps I can help a little.

First, here’s an often forgotten fact — Eating regular, healthy meals will actually reduce your stress levels (good nutrition always does that, you know) — and — believe it or not — may help you to manage your time better — (putting mealtimes into your schedule makes it easier to plan your day).

Still, if you’re having trouble carving out time for meal preparation, here are eight simple timesaving tips:

1. Always keep a bag of prewashed salad greens on hand.
2. Cook up big meals once a week and freeze the leftovers in smaller portions. Then reheat your leftovers on a night you’re running behind schedule.
3. Enjoy low-maintenance foods, like canned tuna, poached salmon, low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt, or ready-made hummus.
4. Prepare chopped vegetables once a week and keep them in the fridge.
5. Get up from your desk during your lunch break and take a brisk 20-minute walk. You can skip a workout later in the day.
6. Have a serving of nuts or a cheese stick on hand for days when you can’t stop for a snack.
7. Enjoying an oversized restaurant meal? You’ll enjoy it twice as much if you take half of it home in a doggie bag to eat for lunch tomorrow.
8. Take turns preparing meals and cleaning up with family members so one person doesn’t get stuck doing all of the “chores.”
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Got questions?

Contact me at: http://www.ronrink.com

My email and phone number are at that site. Feel free to contact me. I’m here to help you with your health, nutrition and fitness goals.

Have a healthy and nutritious day!

Shanti,

Ron

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