What Are You Eating?

Meetings seem to be a fact of life.  We have them at our workplaces as employees and in our communities as volunteers.  If you attend a meeting where a snack or meal is served, do you stop and take note of what you're eating?  If you're organizing the meeting, do you think about the snacks being ordered? 

One of the topics that's talked about a lot during our needs assessment is the importance of healthy eating.  Sometimes, we eat what's in front of us because it's convenient or it's a treat or it's just a habit.  Next time you organize a meeting, think about the food you provide and make healthy choices.  When we eat healthy, we have more energy and can be more productive.

Here are a few tips to consider:

• If you're providing vegetables and dip, ask for dips made with yogurt or low-fat sour cream.
• Always make sure water is available for drinking.
• Provide milk in addition to cream for coffee and tea.
• Ask for sandwiches on an assortment of whole grain breads, rolls, pitas, wraps, etc.
• Order green salads made with spinach, romaine lettuce or leaf lettuce rather than iceberg lettuce
• Offer fruit as a dessert alternative.

Becoming aware of our food choices can make us all healthier!