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Quick and Healthy Meal Prep Tips for Busy Nurses

Daily Nurse

Keep It Simple Choose recipes that are easy to prepare in bulk, such as soups, grain bowls, and roasted vegetables. Invest in quality containers to portion out your meals for easy grab-and-go options. They’re also incredibly versatile, making them an easy addition to various meals.

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Fueling Mind and Body: Nutritional Tips for Nurses to Maintain Peak Performance

Daily Nurse

Purchase some meal prep containers and start packing your lunch every day. Healthy Snacking Having nutritious snacks on hand can provide an energy boost during long shifts. Pair your carb snack with a source of protein, like a boiled egg and crackers, and you’ll feel even more satisfied and energized.

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The Power of Downtime: How Nurses Can Recharge and Thrive

Daily Nurse

However, knowing how best to approach this is not always easy. Proper nutrition is essential for keeping your mind sharp after those long shifts However, fast food is almost always more convenient than nutritious meals, and it’s all too easy to opt for a cheeseburger instead of a salad.

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Healthy Summer Recipe Ideas for Seniors

Accessible Home Health Care

Salsa is a summer favorite and a great snack or meal that’s served cold but has a spicy kick. But it’s easy to experiment with ingredients and make mango salsa, salsa verde, peach salsa—the list goes on! Salsa is a fun and flavorful way to add more vegetables to a snack or as a side dish. It is simple to make at home.

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Nurse Burnout and Technology: Finding the Balance

Daily Nurse

But keeping up with it isn’t always easy. You spend countless hours each week caring for others, but it’s easy to forget about prioritizing your well-being. Sometimes, you might even need to remind yourself to eat a snack or break for lunch so you don’t feel sluggish and cranky by the end of your shift.

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Self-Care for Nurses Starts With Leaders’ Support

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Ressler agrees, noting that self-care needs to start at the top with nurse leaders serving as role models for their staff, prioritizing their own self-care, and providing a supportive environment where nurses are encouraged to take regular breaks and lunches. Or join the Instant Pot craze and find quick, easy, nurse-approved recipes here.

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Wellness Off the Clock: How Nurses Can Stay Active and Eat Right

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However, while caring for others, it’s too easy to forget to care for yourself. Like in the day, you can count your steps and walk more during your shift or practice push-ups or sit-ups during lunch. It would help if you also packed your lunch with healthy snacks that you can fit in your pocket.

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