NUTRITION AUTHOR
Kara Reynolds
HEALTHY OVERNIGHT MEALS FOR NURSES n As a medical provider, it’s often that you’re up
all night working, which can easily deteriorate your health. Here are some easy healthy meals to bring on your overnight shifts.
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or some, pulling all-nighters is fun but, for medical staff, working the night shift is just that — work. Along with tending to patients and ensuring the highest quality care, you must also take care of yourself, which often requires more time and energy than you deem necessary. Instead, you skip meals, chug energy drinks and brew another pot of coffee. Sure, it’s easier, but it isn’t healthy, and you know it. Reprioritize your mental and physical health by making yourself these simple, healthy meals for overnight shifts. With minimal ingredients and easy prep, you’ll whip up delicious — and nutritious — foods in no time.
Chia Pudding
Chia seed is a tiny but mighty superfood that’s loaded with nutrition. These little seeds aid in digestion, increase energy and support blood sugar regulation. Plus, they soak up liquid over time, so they make for a tasty pudding you can prepare in advance. All you have to do is combine chia seeds with a liquid-like milk or water in a Mason jar whenever you get home from work. Stir in a bit of honey or maple syrup and flavorings like jam, vanilla extract or cocoa powder. Cover the mixture and leave it in the fridge all day. By the time you’re ready to go to work, you’ll have a pudding you can top with fruit, granola, peanut butter and whatever other ingredients you have on hand.
JANUARY 2022
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