Good afternoon everyone. Now let's see. I get the question quite often from deployed soldiers of how to make sound nutrition choices from the foods provided in the chow halls. Well depending on where you are deployed will determine what you have available to choose from.
First I suggest to not miss breakfast. Most chow halls offer boiled eggs, eggs cooked by your choice, turkey and or chicken sausage. They also often offer Kashi cereals, whole grain cereals. And a vast variety of fresh fruits. If that chow halls offers to go plates, eat your meal and take a second meal with you for your mid-morning snack.
The same can be said for lunch and dinner as for to-go plates. While at both lunch and dinner, if baked chicken or fish is available, this would be a very good choice. Steamed veggies if they are provided and a complex carbohydrate. Most DFACS also have a salad bar and sandwhich bar. Tuna packed in water is usually available at the salad bar. The more colorful your plate, the healthiers. So include your fresh salad when available. Be aware of serving sizs and condiments and the ingredients that you add to your salads.
You can also have a friend or family member send you microwavable brown rice, low fat salad dressings, tuna, canned chicken, canned turkey, whole wheat pita pockets etc.
Now back to the chow hall. Usually tea, crystal light is also available. Be careful and not consume great amounts of energy drinks, gatorade, etc. Keep your water intake high. Yes I know for those DFACS that have the plethora of deserts and ice cream. Hey "D" what about that. Well the occassional treat once per week in moderation will be just fine. For any or your nutritional questions or topics that you have on your mind and would like to see my blog about. Send me a shout on facebook and I will be more than happy toblog about it. Until next time. Have a most wonderful day.
"D" and the Team at Superior Physiques
Monday, October 29, 2012
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