For busy women, eating healthy can be impossible — so I was curious which five small changes would make the most impact. We’ve talked about easy weeknight dinners, healthy snacks for the office, and ways to politely decline treats your coworkers bring to work, and today guest poster* Sara Sarakanti, a certified health coach, weighs in on this nutritious issue. … Read More about Guest Post: 5 Healthy Eating Tips
Healthy Snacks for the Office
2018 Update: We still stand by this advice on healthy snacks for the office, but you may also want to check out our recent roundup of 40+ snack ideas for work. We’ve talked about snacks to keep in your desk drawers before, but since it is the season for healthy eating resolutions, I thought now … Read More about Healthy Snacks for the Office
What Not to Order at a Business Lunch
It’s more than just messy spaghetti — here’s what NOT to order at a business lunch.
Easy Weeknight Dinners (and Kat’s Top Five Lazy Dinners)
Update: While we still stand by these easy weeknight dinners (Kat’s still making them!), you may also want to check out our most recent roundup of 5 all-day crockpot recipes and 5 super fast Instant Pot recipes. For busy women, preparing dinner all too often falls into the “takeout” category. (I’ll admit it: I totally lived … Read More about Easy Weeknight Dinners (and Kat’s Top Five Lazy Dinners)
A Few Thoughts on Hormones… (Or: How to Fight The Crazy)
This is a bit of a ranty post, so I’ll start with the questions: do you feel that hormones affect you? What are your best tips for controlling or preventing the symptoms of PMS, pregnancy, or menopause? I’ve already ranted about watches and cuffed pants, which kind of sets us up well for today’s rant: … Read More about A Few Thoughts on Hormones… (Or: How to Fight The Crazy)
Coffee Break: A Monthly Box of Healthy Snacks
I don’t know about you, but I love trying new foods — particularly snack foods. It’s like I never grew out of that phase where your mom buys you something in the checkout line at the grocery store as a prize for being well behaved during the shopping trip. A new flavor of chips? Sign … Read More about Coffee Break: A Monthly Box of Healthy Snacks
The Pantry In Your Desk Drawer: Snacking and Dining at the Office
2018 Update: We still stand by this old discussion on snacking and dining at the office — but you may also want to check out our most recent roundup of 40+ snack ideas for work. Last week we talked about what clothes you keep at the office… this week, let’s talk about the food you … Read More about The Pantry In Your Desk Drawer: Snacking and Dining at the Office
Office Stress v. Your Diet
Are you guilty of stress eating at the office (or failing to eat because you’re so stressed out)? Today’s guest poster, Ruth More, tackles the issue. You can also read her other guest post on Corporette, on downsizing your budget after you cast off your golden handcuffs. – Kat When I was a young associate, … Read More about Office Stress v. Your Diet
The Busy Woman’s Guide to Freezing Food
When you’re a busy woman, taking the time to cook for yourself can be a luxury. It’s better from a health perspective — you know exactly what’s in the dish, as well as how fresh/healthy the ingredients are– and you can much more easily accommodate special desires (low calorie, low sodium, low fat, low carb) … Read More about The Busy Woman’s Guide to Freezing Food
How to Be Gluten-Free in a Business Environment
If you have special eating needs, how do you navigate the business lunch, as well as other noshing and networking events? What are the best tips and practices for enjoying a gluten-free business lunch? Today’s guest poster, Valerie from City|Life|Eats, tackles this very issue. Valerie is an old friend to Corporette, having written here before … Read More about How to Be Gluten-Free in a Business Environment
Munching During Meetings
Reader S has a business etiquette question about eating during business meetings… I have an business etiquette question. I have low blood sugar and have to eat every couple of hours. Is it rude to eat something that can’t be shared, like a piece of fruit, during a meeting? In today’s example, we didn’t have … Read More about Munching During Meetings
6 Tips for Saving Money on Lunch (Even If You Eat Out All The Time!)
Reader L has a question: what are our best tips for saving money on lunch? Even if you eat out all the time, there are still some smart money strategies… Here’s her question: Could you perhaps do a post on bringing lunches to the office versus going out? I’m new to the 9-5 world, and … Read More about 6 Tips for Saving Money on Lunch (Even If You Eat Out All The Time!)