increase energy improve health
Fueling your body for shift work
increase energy improve health
Fueling your body for shift work
nutrition strategies tailored to you and your schedule.
As a registered dietitian and health coach, I help shift workers fuel their body for shift work, beat the brain fog, and have better mental clarity on and off shift.
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25 ENERGIZING SNACKS FOR NIGHT SHIFT
HOW TO RECOVER QUICKLY FROM A SET OF NIGHT SHIFTS
HOW TO RECOVER QUICKLY FROM A SET OF NIGHT SHIFTS
This list of snacks will set your nights up for success and prevent you from crashing after you eat.
HOW TO RECOVER QUICKLY FROM A SET OF NIGHT SHIFTS
HOW TO RECOVER QUICKLY FROM A SET OF NIGHT SHIFTS
HOW TO RECOVER QUICKLY FROM A SET OF NIGHT SHIFTS
If you spend your whole set of days off just recovering from your set of nights, these strategies will help reset your clock and get you feeling good quickly!
“I noticed my health declining since working shift work and i want to return to a healthier version of myself.”
911 Dispatcher
shift work industries
Firefighting
Law Enforcement
Firefighting
As a first responder, you don’t always know what the day (or night) will bring. We know we need to support your fitness and energy goals while being mindful of the demands and impact of protective equipment in high intensity incidents.
Oil and Gas
Law Enforcement
Firefighting
When you travel out of town for work or work in remote locations, having control over your food options is a big challenge. Knowing what to choose or how to work with what you have can seriously increase your confidence in your dietary choices.
Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement
When your job can go from sedentary to a high intensity foot pursuit, you need to be able to perform at your best at a moments notice. How you fuel yourself during the day and night impacts your performance on duty.
Transportation
Transportation
Law Enforcement
Being on call to move product at a moments notice is challenging. Having a consistent eating routine when your schedule is inconsistent is hard. Having a plan in place is key to your long term success.
Aviation
Transportation
Health care
If anyone knows jet lag, it’s you. Especially working long international flights. Knowing how to support your circadian rhythm and eat wisely at airports can be a real asset to your career.
Health care
Transportation
Health care
Nurses, physicians, unit clerks - you don’t always get to take your breaks. Coming home from a long shift the last thing you want to do is cook a meal from scratch. Having the right meal plan to fuel your shifts will be critical to your success on shift.
First Responders
Heavy Equipment Operations
Emergency Communication
You can literally go call to call to call all day or all night long. Sometimes the only options are the fast food joints outside of the hospital. Knowing what to choose when options are limited will take the guess work out it.
Emergency Communication
Heavy Equipment Operations
Emergency Communication
You can’t get away from your computer for a break. Sometimes a cup of coffee is your best friend to get through the shift. Knowing how to eat to energize your body can positively impact your shift.
Heavy Equipment Operations
Heavy Equipment Operations
Heavy Equipment Operations
You have to stay safe and you have to be productive. Caffeine can't be only way to do this. Nail down your nutrition and caffeine dosing schedule to make the most of your sleep and your work.