Nutrition Basics for Busy Professionals

You don't need a strict plan to eat well during a long work week. The eight habits below cover roughly 80% of what dietitians recommend.

1. Drink one glass of water with each meal.
2. Keep raw vegetables visible on the kitchen counter.
3. Eat protein at breakfast.
4. Buy fruit, not fruit juice.
5. Cook one extra portion at dinner for lunch the next day.
6. Walk for 10 minutes after lunch.
7. Limit sugary drinks to once per day.
8. Stop eating two hours before bed.