Three Quick Shift Lunches for Busy Nurses

By Kara Wilson, RD, LPD, CPT, Dietitian for Nurses

You’ve got enough decisions in your busy Nurse Life to make on a daily basis… Deciding what to eat for your shift meals shouldn’t be one that takes more energy from you!

These 3 quick shift lunches will give you exactly what you need to stay nourished, energized, and satisfied:

1. Protein Roll-Ups: Roll deli meat like turkey or roast beef with sliced cheese, your favorite condiment, and some greens.

2. Snacky Lunch Plates: Start with a protein (cottage cheese, hard boiled eggs, Greek yogurt), add some fats for flavor and fullness (avocado, cheese, or nuts), include carbs and crunch for energy (popcorn, whole grain crackers, fruit), & don’t forget to make it fun by adding some chocolate.

3. Grain Bowls: Get more energy from your salads by adding grains like brown rice, lentils, or quinoa. Make sure everything is chopped small and evenly so you can scoop it quickly instead of chewing your fibrous ingredients for hours that you don’t have on shift.

You don’t have to spend hours cooking with tons of ingredients to build balanced plates and reach your weight loss goals! You can eat delicious and satisfying meals that help you make progress toward your goals with ease when you keep it simple and include each of these 3 things in your meals at least 80% of the time (that’s about 20 meals/week!): Lean protein, high fiber carbohydrates, and non-starchy veggies.

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