Eating Healthy While on the Go
Introduction
I. How many of you want to be healthy? How many of you find it a challenge to eat healthy because you are always running somewhere such as from work to school or from school to another activity? Most of us are.
II. Today we will discuss ways you can incorporate healthy eating into your lifestyle even if you are always on the go.
III. Packing a lunch, choosing restaurants wisely, and keeping nutritious snacks on hand are a just a few of the ways you can still manage to eat something decent while maintaining a hectic pace.
(Transition: Let’s start off with reasons why you should pack your lunch.)
Body
I. Want healthy choices, pack your lunch
A. Usually less expensive than eating out
B. Can choose healthier options than if eating out
C. Many convenient options available
1. Pre-cooked, pre-cut chicken, turkey, etc.
2. Fruit cups, apple sauce, etc.
3. Pre-cut veggies
D. Microwaveable frozen healthy dinners are another option 1. Lean Cuisine 2. Healthy Choice
E. Can prepare the night before for convenience so easy to eat healthy
II. Choose wisely if eating out
A. Many restaurants (both fast-food and others) incorporate healthier choices into their menus
1. Salads
2. Baked or grilled entrees
3. Low-carb options
4. Fruits and yogurts
B. You can make choices that are healthier 1. Ask them to hold the mayo and other fattening sauces 2. Choose broiled or grilled instead of fried 3. Leave off the French-fries
C. Some restaurants geared toward healthy eating 1. Subway 2. Robeks
III. Keep healthy snacks easily accessible to keep off hunger
A. Fruit
B. Yogurt smoothies (also a good breakfast on the go)
C. Whole grain cereal bars
D. Water – lots of it
Conclusion
I. Today we have looked at various options for eating healthy on the go.
II. We have learned how packing a lunch, choosing a restaurant and entrée wisely, and keeping nutritious snacks on hand
I. How many of you want to be healthy? How many of you find it a challenge to eat healthy because you are always running somewhere such as from work to school or from school to another activity? Most of us are.
II. Today we will discuss ways you can incorporate healthy eating into your lifestyle even if you are always on the go.
III. Packing a lunch, choosing restaurants wisely, and keeping nutritious snacks on hand are a just a few of the ways you can still manage to eat something decent while maintaining a hectic pace.
(Transition: Let’s start off with reasons why you should pack your lunch.)
Body
I. Want healthy choices, pack your lunch
A. Usually less expensive than eating out
B. Can choose healthier options than if eating out
C. Many convenient options available
1. Pre-cooked, pre-cut chicken, turkey, etc.
2. Fruit cups, apple sauce, etc.
3. Pre-cut veggies
D. Microwaveable frozen healthy dinners are another option 1. Lean Cuisine 2. Healthy Choice
E. Can prepare the night before for convenience so easy to eat healthy
II. Choose wisely if eating out
A. Many restaurants (both fast-food and others) incorporate healthier choices into their menus
1. Salads
2. Baked or grilled entrees
3. Low-carb options
4. Fruits and yogurts
B. You can make choices that are healthier 1. Ask them to hold the mayo and other fattening sauces 2. Choose broiled or grilled instead of fried 3. Leave off the French-fries
C. Some restaurants geared toward healthy eating 1. Subway 2. Robeks
III. Keep healthy snacks easily accessible to keep off hunger
A. Fruit
B. Yogurt smoothies (also a good breakfast on the go)
C. Whole grain cereal bars
D. Water – lots of it
Conclusion
I. Today we have looked at various options for eating healthy on the go.
II. We have learned how packing a lunch, choosing a restaurant and entrée wisely, and keeping nutritious snacks on hand