15/01/2014 - Remote site food
As you know, you might have to do a four week swing when you work on remote sites. Four weeks is a long time to be away from home cooked meals, no matter how good the chef is, bulk prepared meals just aren't quite the same as home cooked meals. I have experienced personally some great chefs who take great pride in what they serve up to the mining site residents and of course, like most of us, I have experienced the other chefs as well, but you can still look after your Nutritional needs if you are selective and willing to compromise.
OK, so of course you already know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and therefore should be the biggest and most nutrient rich. You wouldn't want to drive your car for ten hours with no fuel or poor quality fuel would you?
So what to choose, well cereal like oats is always a good starter, with lots of fresh fruit, low fat milk, not skim and of course no sugar or honey, the sweetness will come from the fruits. Then some eggs, tomatoes, and something green like lettuce, spinach or celery. Don't use sauce, it's just liquid sugar basically and if you like it some cajun spice or pepper, try to limit your salt.
Wash all this done with a coffee or tea, try to stay away from the juices, they have a high concentration of sugar in them.
In your crib for the day, try to pick pita bread over normal bread, try to avoid sauces and mayonnaise especially if you are trying to watch your weight. make sure you take enough for the day as well as snacks like boiled eggs, apples or pieces of meat. Remember you have to eat protein, carbs and fat, just good carbs and good fats. Proteins will make you feel fuller longer and give you a better energy level for longer, oranges are great to quench your thirst on a hot day and give you a quick boost but the boost is only a quick hit.
Remember your safety is directly related to your food intake. What you eat can and does effect your cognitive ability, your endurance and your long term health and wellness.