Nourishing News: Feast on these quick and healthy food options
Life moves fast, especially when you’re managing commitments at work and responsibilities around the home. It’s easy to fall into a pattern of grabbing pre-packaged snacks in between meetings or tasks.
But with a little planning, you can break the cycle. Healthy snacks abound, and some of them can help you manage stress.
- Emphasizing whole foods and thinking beyond typical snack foods are just two ways to avoid consuming high-sugar and high-salt snacks. Check out these five tips to plan nourishing snacks that can stabilize blood sugar and stave off hunger.
- Believe it or not, a lot of “comfort foods” can actually contribute to increased stress, psychologically and emotionally. These no-hassle foods that fight stress can counter the effects of cortisol (a stress-inducing hormone), improve your sleep patterns and help your digestive system.
Have nutrition-related questions? The Wellness Committee invites you to explore a wealth of resources at Providence Basecamp, including Ask the RD, which allows you to get answers to questions from a registered dietician.