Nutrition Tips to Keep Nurses in Tip-Top Shape

With the current nursing crisis, the number of nurses in the workplace are constantly overworked, rushing from one point to the next frantically to do a good job so that they can go home and get enough rest. It’s not uncommon for nurses to feel like they do not have enough time for themselves, even if it’s just taking a day off, going to the spa, shopping, and cooking their own meals.

For many nurses, this usually means that nurses eat unhealthy fast food during their shifts and lunches. There are many nurses out there that work relentless hours and would like to be able to prepare their own tasty meals to enjoy during their lunch break. But it may be a little difficult to find the time to cook their own healthy meals.

This doesn’t always have to be the case.

In this article, we’re going to outline a few suggestions on how to follow a proper diet, even when you’re busy!

Change Takes Time

The #1 most important mistake that many nurses make is believing that they have to immediately change their diet from day 1. Just like initiating a normal weight-loss diet, adopting lifestyle changes such as preparing your own meals takes time, and it is expected that most won’t be able to follow their own plans down to a T in the beginning.

In this sense, don’t try to create a 3-course healthy menu right from the start. In the beginning, you should be cooking easy foods that take little prep time to make, even if they are unhealthy. In order to begin accommodating your new lifestyle, you could begin by replacing one or two ingredients for healthier alternatives. For instance, if you’re making some fried food, you could use olive oil instead of regular cooking oil. If you’re making a nice clubhouse sandwich, you could use chicken or turkey.

Also, remember to include things that you actually enjoy eating, even if they are sometimes unhealthy.

Breakfast Is the Meal of Champions

If you’re a nurse working night shifts, it’s very likely that you won’t be thrilled at the thought of breakfast. But, even if you sleep all day and work all night, you need to know that breakfast is the meal of champions. By choosing to have a healthy meal after waking up, you’ll be energized for the rest of the day. If anything, having a good breakfast always beats a pack of crackers and a cup of coffee to start the day. In this sense, always make time for a nutritious first meal. Actually, set your alarm clock a bit earlier if you need the extra time. This meal is THAT important.

Refrain From Skipping Meals

You should never skip a meal, even if you’re not feeling particularly hungry in the workplace. More than pleasure, meals for nurses fulfill a specific purpose, which is to replenish your body’s supply of energy. To this end, always eat your lunch during your lunch break. Also, keep a pack of crackers or two in your pocket for when that nasty afternoon slump rolls around.

Sugar Is Your Enemy

Sweets are awesome, right? There’s something about these sugary treats that simply won’t let us stop eating them. However, as it turns out, sugar is one of your worst enemies in the workplace. In many cases, eating sugar in excess can contribute towards energy crashes, otherwise known as reactive hypoglycemia where the body feels lethargic, sluggish, and tired, even after having a nice meal.

And yes, as you might already know, sugar also contributes towards the development of certain diseases like diabetes. Similarly, fatty foods can also lead to other diseases, such as heart failure, so try to keep your consumption of these meals to a minimum.

Keeping Busy Is Important

As a nurse, you might think that keeping busy in the workplace is a given. However, during the night shifts, when the flow of patients is reduced to its lowest points, work can definitely become tedious and heavy on the mood. You might find it easier to trudge through your shift at night by finding tasks that keep you physically active and help you offset the sensations of lethargy that stem from your last meal. Taking a stroll around the building, refreshing yourself with an ice-cold glass of water, and eating a healthy sneak are good ways to keep both your spirits and energy high in those times where the going gets rough.

By following the tips in this brief guide, you will find that your energy reserves won’t deplete as fast and that you may have an easier time powering through your shifts.

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Nutrition Tips to Keep Nurses in Tip-Top Shape

Busy, on-the-go nurses never really have the time to eat properly. But with the right tools and tips to help them succeed, nurses can expect to have a boost of their energy. Read on to learn what you should do to have that necessary energy boost while on your shift.

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