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Eat Meals That Prevent Unhealthy Cravings
Since cravings are tied to drops in blood sugar, eating the right foods at mealtime can prevent drops and unhealthy urges. Aim for smaller, more frequent meals (at least 3) to sustain you all day and night.
Your Action for Today
Focus on meals comprised of slow-burning fuel in the form of protein, healthy fat, and complex carbohydrates. Here are some ideas:
Keep meal planning fun by swapping easy recipe ideas with health-minded colleagues and coworkers.
Join us on day 7 sneak peek: Discover easy healthy snack ideas that are great on the go.
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Since cravings are tied to drops in blood sugar, eating the right foods at mealtime can prevent drops and unhealthy urges. Aim for smaller, more frequent meals (at least 3) to sustain you all day and night.
Your Action for Today
Focus on meals comprised of slow-burning fuel in the form of protein, healthy fat, and complex carbohydrates. Here are some ideas:
- Breakfast: Try Greek yogurt with berries, granola, and chia seeds or an egg and vegetable scramble with whole-grain toast.
- Lunch: Enjoy a broth-based soup with shredded chicken, vegetables, and barley. Or try a turkey and veggie wrap or tuna salad with Greek yogurt and avocado.
- Dinner: Avoid midnight cravings with grilled salmon, asparagus, and quinoa, or a hearty turkey chili. Read our article for more easy dinner ideas for busy nurses.
Keep meal planning fun by swapping easy recipe ideas with health-minded colleagues and coworkers.
Join us on day 7 sneak peek: Discover easy healthy snack ideas that are great on the go.
Missed day 5? Catch up here.
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