Take care of yourself. You can’t take care of patients if you’re sick, so neglecting your own health is as good as bailing on your patients. You know…that whole apply your own oxygen mask first analogy… That’s what we learned in nursing school. But I have to be honest; I don’t know many nurses who follow that advice. And today, I fell victim as a result. Nursing fail. It all started with a crappy night’s sleep. I woke up 4 times drenched in sweat. Those were the first red flags. Ignored. I still got up… Read more >
Elise
November 24, 2010
hummus, Kombucha, nutbutter, nuts, oatmeal, potatoes, raw, root veggies, spinach salad, tea, vegan meatballs
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This weekend went by way too quickly. I played catch up the whole time, and it’s already over! :( All I do is make massive bulk meals for the week. Prep prep prep. In any event, the recap need not be dragged out. Here are the bare essentials…including how I plan ahead for a week’s worth of work eats. Brunch Coffee sprinkled with cocoa Sando with hummus and vegan “cheese” on Ezekiel heel pieces. Snack Assorted platter of veggies, fruit, and “cheese” Workout 30 minutes of running on the beach 15 minutes of leisurely bike… Read more >
Elise
November 15, 2010
Alvarado Street bread, big salad, brussels sprouts, butternut squash, carob chips, chickpeas, curry, dates, dried mixed fruit, falafel, hummus, Kombucha, nuts, oatmeal, potatoes, pumpkin, quinoa, raw, root veggies, squash
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Thanks to random.org, a winner has been chosen for the Tropical Traditions Gold Label Coconut Oil. Congrats to Jenna, who said “Happy birthday! I’d use the coconut oil to put on baked sweet potatoes (so good) and in baking!!” Email me with your address and I’ll be sure the oil gets to you. I know you’ll put it to good use. :) I have another giveaway planned for tomorrow, so set your alarms. As for yesterday, ‘twas another day at orientation… And, thus, another pre-packed lunch… Starting with a salad and leftover pizza. The salad… Read more >
Elise
October 28, 2010
big salad, clif bar, Ezekiel bread, hummus, Kombucha, nooch, nutbutter, peanut butter, pizza dough, PranaBar, spinach salad
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One of the easiest ways to make sure you eat well and save money is bringing your own food to work. I’m practically a pro at packing meals to-go because I work at a job that requires it. As a nurse, I’m often squeezing snacks and meals in whenever I can. Unlike my days off, when I can eat whenever I’m hungry, the timing of my meals at work is instead based on my patients’ stability. In NYC, I brought my lunch every single day. If you add it up, those 2 1/2 years of… Read more >
Elise
October 27, 2010
avocado, big salad, Ezekiel bread, falafel, hummus, Kombucha, tofu, vegan cookies
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It’s all coming back to me nowwwww. Hideous song. I apologize. But it’s how I feel now that I’m back at work. I love it! I can’t even tell you how awesome it feels to be nursing again. I will write more about my job in the coming weeks but for now I am going to bust through the food. *This post is old, so disregard any references to time. My first day was actually last Thursday and I wrote this shortly thereafter but never got the post up. Remember my pre-packed eats from yore?… Read more >
Elise
October 25, 2010
bbq tofu, big salad, hummus, kale, Kombucha, nuts, p.b. and j, peanut butter, spinach salad, tortilla wrap, WF tofu
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