You Should Meal Plan When Working 12-Hour Shifts: Here's Why

you should meal plan when working 12-hour shifts: here's why

written by emma @ the other shift in food & drink

jobs that are scheduled in long shifts tend to be stressful and are often highly demanding positions that are both physically and mentally draining

these foods might give you a burst full of energy

hour shift meal prepping: building eating habits

in order to avoid the roller coaster of sugar highs and lows that comes along

running to an unhealthy meal at a drive through when you have limited time on a break

the first step to meal prepping and planning is to make time

read: healthy snacks ideal

instead of grabbing a of chips

the bottom line is that having a plan

eggs are a really great source of protein

even amounts of chocolate to balance out the protein

whilst i'm talking chocolate

check out other delicious breakfast snacks you'll want to try during your next shift here

hour day shift meal plan

hour night shift meal plan

pack meals that are and easy to eat during the few minutes of free time you get. this will help give you the right energy to keep your body and mind sharp

there are some foods that i recommend to eat prior to going to sleep as they are naturally high in melatonin. inside this post we explore what they are along

did you know cherries are

hour shift meal plan recipe ideas

breakfast foods

making high-protein breakfast muffins are a great way to ensure that you are

breakfast smoothie be a great way to start your day off

lunch & dinner

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dietary problems

unfortunately

these foods cause other issues

convenience foods are often responsible

get too far out of control

the night shift

if you are working 12-hour shifts

ideal foods

foods to avoid whilst working 12-hour shifts

now we have an asterix on this one

you don't have to avoid caffeine altogether. in fact

people who work the dayshift are actually able to hold a much more normal eating schedule than the night shift crew

see our favorite shift work tools here

rather than trying to plan your shift around a typical eating schedule

in order to help you reach your fullest potential

course

hour shift snacks

preparation is key when it comes to successfully eating

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