If “you are what you eat,” it’s pretty important to make good choices when fueling your body during a long 12-hour shift at the hospital.1 Sure, lunchtime can be about relaxing for a few minutes or chatting with co-workers, but eating is also a priority. After all, you know that you’ll need the energy boost later when your legs start to get tired from standing or while you’re trying to assist a patient. Here at Shreveport Bossier Corporate Housing, we’ve made it easier for you to prepare home-cooked meals in our travel nurse housing solutions.
What to eat for lunch? Check out these possibilities…
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When you’ve got the space and supplies to cook or bake, you can let your creative juices run wild. Simply buy your food items from the grocery store or have them delivered…then get started! Need a mixer and beaters to whip up a batch of cookies? No problem. Want to make a baked casserole for the week? We understand and have included the Pyrex or Corning Ware dishes you’ll need in your kitchen. Check out the list below for some lunch options you may want to consider when bringing a lunch to work.
- Gourmet sandwiches with toasted homemade bread (made in the Dutch oven!), baked chicken or turkey slices, spinach, tomatoes and avocado.
- Lasagna or other casserole dishes like chicken tetrazzini, shepherd’s pie, crescent chicken, tuna fish casserole and the like. Side note: crescent chicken pairs especially well with a fresh Caesar salad.
- Salads with homemade dressing.
- Healthy veggie pizza leftover from the night before.
- Fajitas made with steak and grilled peppers.
- Chicken noodle soup or other soups you’ve made at home
- Baked sweet potato with ham, butter, salt, pepper and a little bit of shredded cheese.
- Turkey burgers with a side of steamed veggies (carrots or green beans). Cook the burger patties ahead of time and then reheat in the microwave when you’re ready to eat. Be sure to package the bun separate from the meat so it doesn’t get soggy during the day.
Of course, don’t forget to prepare late-afternoon snacks so you’ll be ready when you have a food craving. Some ideas include:
- No-bake peanut butter energy bites. Easy to make and full of protein!
- Homemade chocolate chip cookies. Need I say more? Delicious!
- Trail mix is a solid option for snacking since it packs a punch and is easy to make and store.
Fully furnished travel nurse housing near Shreveport
If you’re looking at temporary places to stay or short term rentals while working near Shreveport, you’ve come to the right place. Our fully furnished travel nurse housing is equipped with the kitchen area you need. In addition, you’ll appreciate washer & dryer units, comfortable recliners, Queen-sized bed and more. We’ve taken time to prepare a home-away-from-home just for you. Give Debi a call today!
Sources: https://www.thegypsynurse.com/blog/meal-prepping-for-travel-nurses-on-the-go/, https://www.fastaff.com/blog/7-go-recipes-bring-your-shift, https://totalmed.com/2018/08/26/15-slow-burning-foods-for-travel-nursing/, https://www.moneycrashers.com/brown-bag-lunches/, (1) https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/you-are-what-you-eat.html
