Now
that we know a bit more about healthy food options, here are some Tips and
Tricks on what to do next.
Firstly, DON’T SKIP BREAKFAST
Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day as it fuels your body ready for all of your daily activities. When you eat breakfast you are giving your body the essential nutrients and energy it needs to begin and undertake the day. Without breakfast a person is more likely to get irritable, restless and tired. This can lead to the temptation of eating unplanned discretionary foods high in sugar and fats that will only provide your body with short bursts of energy. So make sure to fuel the tank up with some good wholesome breakfast foods.
Eating Regularly
A lot of free time is given up by teachers to take on roles such as playground duties, school coaching positions, subject/assignment assistance and leadership roles to name a few, however, these extra school priorities are no excuse to not eat lunch or any other meal. It is important to aim for regular eating patterns of major meals and snacks.
Planning meals
Teaching can be stressful and taxing, taking the time to think ahead and plan meals and snacks for yourself and or your family is key to healthy eating. Due to teachers’ busy schedules it is important to play close attention to good eating habits today in order to bring positive health benefits in later life. Not only can planning help you maximise good food choices that are healthy and wholesome, but can also assist in keeping to a budget that will make shopping easier. Remember:
- Plan for all your meals and snacks for the week (choose appropriate recipes in advanced)
- Make a shopping list (you will be less likely to stray into the chips or sweets isle)
- Budget your weekly meals (most of your money should be spent on fresh produce and wholesome products)
Got a Busy Schedule?
Teaching requires a lot of in school and outer school commitments. On top of your working load you may also have a family to look after or other personal obligations. Sometimes when you are just so busy it is difficult to fit in healthy cooking or preparing those delicious healthy lunches and snacks. So make it easier on yourself, here are some recipe books that provide quick, healthy and easy recipes to cook on those busy days as well as some affordable commercial healthy and quick food alternatives that you can use to save you some time.
Firstly, DON’T SKIP BREAKFAST
Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day as it fuels your body ready for all of your daily activities. When you eat breakfast you are giving your body the essential nutrients and energy it needs to begin and undertake the day. Without breakfast a person is more likely to get irritable, restless and tired. This can lead to the temptation of eating unplanned discretionary foods high in sugar and fats that will only provide your body with short bursts of energy. So make sure to fuel the tank up with some good wholesome breakfast foods.
Eating Regularly
A lot of free time is given up by teachers to take on roles such as playground duties, school coaching positions, subject/assignment assistance and leadership roles to name a few, however, these extra school priorities are no excuse to not eat lunch or any other meal. It is important to aim for regular eating patterns of major meals and snacks.
Planning meals
Teaching can be stressful and taxing, taking the time to think ahead and plan meals and snacks for yourself and or your family is key to healthy eating. Due to teachers’ busy schedules it is important to play close attention to good eating habits today in order to bring positive health benefits in later life. Not only can planning help you maximise good food choices that are healthy and wholesome, but can also assist in keeping to a budget that will make shopping easier. Remember:
- Plan for all your meals and snacks for the week (choose appropriate recipes in advanced)
- Make a shopping list (you will be less likely to stray into the chips or sweets isle)
- Budget your weekly meals (most of your money should be spent on fresh produce and wholesome products)
Got a Busy Schedule?
Teaching requires a lot of in school and outer school commitments. On top of your working load you may also have a family to look after or other personal obligations. Sometimes when you are just so busy it is difficult to fit in healthy cooking or preparing those delicious healthy lunches and snacks. So make it easier on yourself, here are some recipe books that provide quick, healthy and easy recipes to cook on those busy days as well as some affordable commercial healthy and quick food alternatives that you can use to save you some time.
Healthy food
alternatives: If you do not have the time to prepare snacks or meals these are some simple and easy alternatives that can be bought from any major supermarket. These products are great as they are low in sugar and some are gluten free. For teachers these snacks are ideal for playground duty or busy times between classes.