Eating on the Run

We all see them – people wolfing down a donut or a bagel with a cup of coffee as they run to catch a train or while they are driving through traffic. We all do it too! It’s hard to fit in everything that you need to do in the morning. Many people are trying to get up early to exercise, get the kids fed breakfast and off to school, and then get to work on time. The morning is a literal "rat-race" for many people!

Do you need to slow down?
A recent survey by Harris Interactive® found that nine out of ten American adults eat meals or snacks on the go, 60% on a daily basis; and about 26% two to three times per day!

We realize that everyone does not always have time to make food from scratch. We aim to teach you ways to incorporate healthy eating habits into your everyday lives, so you are not tempted to run down to the vending machines or local take-out place. It takes some planning, but it can definitely be done!

To assist people who aspire to achieve a healthier lifestyle despite real-life challenges and time constraints, Nicole and Marion have been working on their new book entitled The Hauser Diet: A Fresh Look At Healthy Living. The busier we get, the more stressed our bodies become. It becomes even more important that we fuel our bodies optimally. We all want to have the most energy that we can, as well as feel good about ourselves. At the same time, we will help provide you with simple snack and meal-time solutions that fit your modern-day, multi-tasking lives. Meals should not only taste great, but be readily available or prepared in a matter of minutes.

Here are just a few tips that you can easily incorporate into your day:

•	Pack foods nutrient-rich foods such as cut vegetables, a scoop of cottage cheese, a couple slices of fresh meat, fresh fruit, cheese, or nuts.
•	Protein bars: be careful about these if you like them. Many of them are just glorified candy bars. See our previous article on this topic.
•	Sweet tooth? Many people tell us that the reason that they stop following a good diet is because they need to eat something sweet. The options available to most people are things like candy bars, donuts, cookies and the like. Consider bringing fresh strawberries or other berries mixed with yogurt or apple slices with a tablespoon of peanut butter.
•	Cool drink? Reaching for a soda? Try making some herbal tea, adding a little fruit juice for sweetener, chilling, and then pouring into your water bottle.

What about that Exercise wagon?
Many adults when asked this question in the survey reported that they try to do things within their daily routines that increase energy expenditure, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator.

It’s true that taking the stairs burns five times more calories than riding up on the elevator or escalator. But please realize that you need to do more than just that – that's a small daily addition of physical activity.

We all fight this battle of good versus evil when it comes to nutrition, diet, and exercise. Make it a part of your lifestyle.