Are you one of those entrepreneurs who’s guilty of
frequently skipping lunch? There’s never enough time in the
day to squeeze a meal in as you try to keep your business
afloat. Little do you realize that this bad habit of skipping
meals a�ects your health and good health is a crucial
element for succeeding as an entrepreneur. How can you
enjoy the fruits of your labour if you’re lying in a hospital
bed?
Knowing the truth and understanding how to apply it are two
di�erent things. This article explains the characteristics and
benefits of a healthy lunch as well as quick and easy ways to
prepare these healthy treats.
Why eat lunch?
Lunch is the meal that helps you power
through the day after your breakfast
fuel has long been used up by your
body. You’re very hungry at this
point and dinner is hours away so
you must eat! Skipping lunch
a�ects your focus, productivity
and mood. We have all heard
about being ‘hangry’, right?
That’s you when you miss eating
lunch.
Imagine being in an important
meeting with your sta� right after
what was supposed to be lunch time and
struggling to find the words to explain your
thoughts. It can be an embarrassing and frustrating
experience.
Additionally, the e�ects of skipping lunch extend beyond the
o�ce and into your personal life. Consider another scenario
where you snap at your partner at dinner because he or she
didn’t hear when you asked for the potatoes. Skipping lunch
has increased your irritability so the smallest thing will set
you o�. What makes it even worse is that you’re more likely
to overeat at dinner because you’re so hungry. Ultimately,
you end up with a barrel belly and wonder when you lost
track of how to take care of your body.
On top of all that, anger and stress gradually become a
natural part of your life. Eventually, the company you spent
so many years building starts to fall apart primarily because
ISSUE:4 APRIL 2019
you kept missing lunch! Okay, so the bit about your
company going under is extreme but everything else is
directly or indirectly related to you missing lunch.
Why make it healthy?
It’s a no-brainer, right? Healthy lunches feed your
body with more of what it needs to stay optimal until
dinner. Healthy, well-constructed meals, which consist
mostly of vegetables and grains, boost productivity.
Your focus will be on point and you will feel fuller longer
so that you do not snap at your partner during dinner.
The How-to Meal Prep
Meal prep is a popular way to get ahead
of the weekday fumble of figuring out
what to eat for breakfast, lunch or
dinner. Many people swear by it and
religiously prepare all their meals
before the week starts. Applying
this practice to lunch will save
a lot of time and increase
the likelihood of you
eating a healthy meal.
Meal prep starts at the
supermarket. You must
choose your groceries very
carefully with specific dishes in
mind. Staples should be vegetables
and grains (which every meal wil consist
of) , some protein (like beans, peas, meat, poultry
or fish) and fruits and nuts (which are perfect after
lunch treats and can easily
be added to salads etc.). With your groceries acquired, all
that’s left is for you to follow through by making a week’s
worth of lunches!
Grocery Delivery Services
There are many grocery delivery services, such as
Coolmarket.com and farmpriceja, popping up all over
Jamaica and they are just what busy entrepreneurs
need. Many of these services carry fresh, farm produce
like vegetables and eggs and some even carry specialty
and gourmet local food items.
Using these services saves time since you won’t need to
schedule a supermarket trip into your day. They’re also
23