Healthy Food Swaps

Healthy Food Swaps

Importance of Fueling Your Body Properly

Being a nurse means being on the go during your shift. It's important to fuel your body properly with nutritious items, while not cutting yourself short on convenience. Eating crackers and a juice during a 12 hour shift isn't healthy for your body. If you're looking for healthy grab and go options, see the list below. 

Meal/Snack Swaps

  • Protein bars → hard boiled eggs
    • Naturally sugar free, source of protein, inexpensive
  • Soda → sparkling water
    • cheaper, less sugar
  • Chips → Popcorn
    • Microwave or pre-made. Less calories, still salty, inexpensive
  • Dessert → coffee w/ cream
    • Reduces sweet tooth, can indulge in flavored creamer for less money than regular desserts.
  • Deli meat → boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • $2/lb, chicken has fewer calories, less sodium, no preservatives

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