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# [5-Day Nutrition Tips While At Home](https://blog.moravianacademy.org/blog/nutrition-tips)

 Written by [Michelle Sheridan](https://blog.moravianacademy.org/blog/author/michelle-sheridan) | Apr 29, 2020 2:00:00 PM

Sue Hurd, Sodexo dietician, has graciously provided five-day nutrition tips for our students and their families while they are attending school and working from home.

**Day 1 - Eat Breakfast**

Eat Breakfast to "break the fast" since we've gone without food overnight and because those who eat breakfast have better attention spans. This is key when working at home. A healthy breakfast includes a variety of foods and eaten within the first few hours of waking. Try oatmeal with almonds or walnuts, berries, and low-fat milk or eggs, whole grain toast, and fresh fruit.

**Day 2 - Add Snacks**

Add snacks of whole foods to get nutrition your body needs to combat those low blood sugar blues. Mix fruit, nuts and seeds for a homemade trail mix, or try hummus with veggies. Plant foods provide anti-inflammatory nutrients which may benefit your brain, immune system and are loaded with complex carbs, healthy fats & protein to keep you full and energized.

**Day 3 - Eat a Fruit AND a Vegetable **

Eat a Fruit AND Vegetable today for added color, variety & nutrition. Fruits and veggies provide fiber, antioxidants and keep your body moving smoothly on the inside. We need five total a day. Many don't get close to that. Add cut up green beans to canned soup or add fruit to your salad.

**Day 4 - Cut Back on Added Sugar**

Cut back on added sugar even though that chocolate bar is so delicious mid-afternoon. Too much added simple sugar, especially those in candy, soda, and desserts provide little to no nutritive benefit. Instead, pair a small piece of chocolate with some berries for a satisfying and sweet treat!

**Day 5 - Watch the Sodium**

Watch the Sodium in your take-out. We order take-out these days simply because it's a change-of-pace. It's also tempting to order foods that aren't the best for us during stressful times. Take-out can be loaded with sodium that might not be good for the heart. Switch out fries for a salad and use a homemade dressing to cut back on sodium in your next take-out meal.

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