Bored of drinking water all day? Try a herbal infusion instead, leaving the bag in for two or three minutes. Mint is great, but don’t allow it to stew as it can cause stomach acidity and indigestion. Lemon verbena and rooibos are other good alternatives. Camomile can be a sedative so save that to help you sleep.
Ditch the office cakes and boardroom biscuits and swap them for fruit and cereal and protein bars instead.
Frozen fruit and veg can be better than fresh. Producers have an obligation to freeze them within a certain amount of time so the goodness is locked in. And you’ll always have some to hand, even after a long day. They’re great for a breakfast smoothie too.
On the road? That’s no excuse for poor diet. Motorway service stations have M&S, Waitrose and good supermarkets so don’t reach for the fast food takeaways. From porridge to hard boiled eggs, there are healthy snacks to be had.
So what if you haven’t cooked since high school, and you’re really not inspired to start? Jane says the advent of the meal box delivery services like HelloFresh and Gousto could give you the impetus you need. Spending on that is cheaper than losing productivity.
Big day tomorrow? For a good night’s sleep, avoid alcohol, eat slow release carbs like pasta and don’t eat too late, or too much. Leave at least a couple of hours between dinner and bedtime.
In search of a snack? Try fresh veggies dipped in hummus, dried fruits, unsalted nuts, hard boiled eggs, 80% cocoa chocolate, or a little bit of the caffeine-like substance theobromine, found in the cacao bean. They won’t give you the caffeine or sugar crash.
Chase the rainbow when choosing fruit and veg. They have different antioxidant vitamins and minerals with different benefits for the body.
Need a mid afternoon fix? Have a mug of homemade soup. It’s portable too, so you can take it to meetings or in the car, and it will line your stomach until dinner.
