One of the biggest excuses I hear from clients is that they just didn't have
time to eat healthy and had no other possible choice but to hit up the drive-thru window. I hear ya folks! So much of eating healthy IS being prepared and having the right foods on hand BUT you also don't have to order the Big Mac with Fries either.
Ever since the documentary
Super Size Me came out, I'll have to hand it to the Golden Arches for vastly improving their menu. For the most part the Grilled Chicken Salad with a vinaigrette based dressing is going to be the best choice at any fast food spot. Second would be some form of grilled chicken strips (watch the dipping sauces), followed by the grilled chicken sandwich on a wheat bun sans the mayo. Where's the beef you say? Aside from being astronomically high in saturated and trans fats, most beef and fried foods are laden with MSG, or monosodium glutamate, a flavor enhancer that has also been linked to
adverse side effects.
My philosophy is to take preemptive action and avoid foods/food products that are lacking long term scientific evidence and could be potentially cancer causing. In other words-
it ain't worth the risk!
Sodium nitrates are another one of those controversial food additives that may lead to heart disease.
As for the I-can't-even-use-the-bathroom-nevermind-go-eat excuse while at work, I have just the solution! Make like a school-child and pack your very own lunch box! Hell, you can even store snacks at your desk! My snacks of choice are Fage 0% Greek yogurt, Laughing Cow cheese wedges, fruit (of course), 100 calorie packs of unsalted almonds or other nut mixes, Luna bars, Lara bars (watch the calories/fat), and Frigo Heads String Cheese. Rule #76- No excuses, eat like a champion.
