The American Heart Association created a series of Hard Hats with Heart Toolbox Talks with cardiovascular health tips and resources specifically for the construction industry to keep the workforce healthy. This weeks Toolbox Talk discusses how to make healthier food choices.
How to eat healthier on the job site
Healthy eating is all about creating a balanced diet. This can be dome at home, on the worksite or at restaurants. Checking nutrition labels and modifying your eating habits can help with eating healthier and weight loss.
Eating healthy is an important element of the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 – the key measures for improving cardiovascular health.
Tips for building a healthy lunch box
- Pick healthy snack foods, such as apple slices, oranges, bananas, almonds and other nuts or raw veggies
- Choose plenty of healthy protein like roasted chicken, smoked salmon, roast beef and beans.
- Eat whole grain bread and wraps for energy.
- Drink plenty of water to remain hydrated, supplement with a zero-sugar electrolyte beverage when the weather is hot. Avoid soda’s, energy drinks and premade coffees.
