Madison
They always say breakfast is the most important meal of the day... but is it?
YES!!
You may be tired of hearing it but it is true. Breakfast is so important, and may be more important than other meals. Especially as a nurse, providing yourself with nourishment and energy before your shift makes a difference. Being on your feet for twelve hours at a time with limited breaks to eat seems like a good enough reason to eat breakfast in the morning. However, many nurses may not eat breakfast in the morning, explaining that they are not hungry when they firs wake up.
By the time we wake up in the morning, all of our energy is used from the day before, and we need more to get through the day. Eating breakfast improves energy, health, and brain power. Eating breakfast has also been associated with significant increases in concentration and memory. As a nurse, concentration and being keen with details is important to the patient's health and to the job. One tiny mistake could cost a life or a career.
Here are some great options for breakfast as a nurse on the go:
Overnight Oats: Overnight oats are becoming more and more popular. As something that can be prepared the night before, overnight oats are a perfect healthy option for a grab-and-go breakfast if you are running late! Oats are great since you can flavor it differently each time with fruits, spices, and nuts. It is an easy breakfast that does not get old!
Smoothies: Perfect for a travel mug on your morning commute, breakfast smoothies can be packed with nutritious vitamins and minerals. It is something quick and easy to make, and may only dirty a dish or two.
Packed Leftovers: If you have leftovers from dinner last night, incorporate it into your breakfast! It is a great time-saver, and will help you stay away from the fast grab-and-go breakfasts that may be packed with sugars. Throw some leftover veggies or meat into a pan and make an omelet. This is also great for people who love to eat something new for breakfast- savory breakfast is just as yummy!
Fruit and Yogurt: The classic breakfast- yogurt and fruit. It is a great way to get some nutrients into your morning meal, and it is so versatile! You can spice up yogurt in so many different ways, and it fits great into a portable container for an on-the-go kind of breakfast.
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