After over a year of learning how to live during a pandemic, many Americans are looking forward to getting back to what feels a bit more normal. Lockdown saw our behaviors go through so many changes — and not all of them the healthiest. From starting a garden — while also baking and eating bread every day</a>; to discovering a love of Peloton but also binging Netflix and binging snacks — it may be time to make some changes to your eating habits to balance everything out.
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Back to work after COVID? How to eat healthier
According to a recent CNBC article, over half of Americans over the age of 12 have been vaccinated. With new COVID-19 case numbers decreasing, many businesses have returned to the office. Here are some tips on healthy eating if you’re preparing to return to work in person.
7. Prep your ingredients for the week on Sunday.
Spend an hour on the weekend prepping ingredients so you can just grab and go during the week. Find yourself an eco-friendly bento box that comes with utensils so you can stay safe without having to use using silverware from the break room.
8. As kids return to school in the Fall, involve them in packing their own lunches.
Keep healthy snacks for kids on hand so they can make better school lunch choices, too.
9. Order a meal subscription service to ensure you always have a healthy lunch ready to go.
Meal subscription services like Freshly and Hello Fresh offer healthy meal plans in single-serving sizes. These are perfect when you don’t have time to prepare a healthy lunch at home.
10. Set a budget or boundaries around takeout with coworkers.
Heading out to a restaurant with colleagues for lunch can be a welcome break from the monotony of the workday. According to the International Food Information Council (IFIC) 2021 Food & Health Survey, one of the things Americans are most excited about post-pandemic is being able to go to restaurants more often. Unfortunately, we often don’t make the best food choices when out in groups. Limit the number of days you dine out or set a weekly budget to help you stay on track with your meals.
