5 absolutely hot dishes to eat

The importance of nutrition at work

The frenetic pace and work demands lead to being away from home all day more and more often; lunch, or eating at work during the break , becomes an important moment to enjoy, and the simple sandwich or slice of pizza - although taken by itself, very tasty and also healthy - cannot replace 5 a proper diet .

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Especially those who then do a sedentary job , eating the right foods and keeping calories under control becomes even more recommended. Last but not least, eating healthy in the workplace brings benefits not only to the body but also to the mind: r make your own meals , with your favorite and above all wholesome foods to take comfortably to the office with containers or food warmers , it helps to keep body and mind efficient, which will respond with greater concentration, more positivity with colleagues and more satisfaction.

How not to give up a good meal using portable electric food warmers

The notion that eating healthy at work is nearly impossible is rooted and grounded. In fact, depending on the company reality, there is not always a canteen able to offer hot dishes, a kitchen area for employees, or a restaurant near the business, or even food shops that can guarantee workers a healthy and balanced meal ; it should also be emphasized that the cost of always eating out can also greatly affect the monthly salary. Fortunately, as with many other products designed to meet people's needs, the lunch boxes have benefited from technological evolution and today it is possible to bring to work a healthy lunch cooked at home in an electric food warmer.

These are capacious containers, beautiful to look at, made with aluminum trays , often divided into compartments and equipped with cutlery: with the aid of a simple grip electric heats the food inside in a few minutes, allowing you to enjoy a hot meal prepared with your favorite ingredients. Because let's face it, even the best dish cooked at home, once cold, certainly does not represent the maximum aspiration. The various models can satisfy all needs: inside a compact electric food warmer there can be trays, plastic and / or aluminum trays and steel cutlery sets, all in containers with a pleasant design and perfect for fully enjoy your lunch break, and don't give up on a healthy diet.

5 first courses that are easy to prepare and carry

Once you have found the right food warmer , just a pinch of creativity and that's it: the lunch break becomes a pleasant moment and both body and mind thank you! Depending on the season it is possible to prepare simple but tasty delicacies, and the most demanding can also aspire to a trio with first, second and side dish. An easy and simple idea to prepare - suitable for both summer and winter - is pasta with cherry tomatoes, basil, pesto and mozzarella : this dish can be enjoyed cold but also heated in a few minutes in a food warmer. It is a complete and healthy dish, able to give taste and the right calories, and the cheerful and lively colors will make the lunch break even more enjoyable.

A classic meal to take to work consists of a nice omelette , in which potatoes, peppers or courgettes can be added, and for the sweet tooth even cheese ; it is obviously a more caloric dish, to be served with a light salad dressed with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and your favorite spices. Another easy dish to prepare the night before and for meat lovers is undoubtedly the grilled chicken : seasoned with a little lemon, oil and spices, once heated it returns fragrant and tasty , and above all light in terms of calories, perfect for not weighing down the second part of the working day. In winter it is always nice to enjoy a hot lunch, even if obviously the temperature is ideal in the office: so why not indulge in a good and healthy spelled soup ? Preparing it the previous evening in half an hour, garnished with tomatoes, carrots, a little rosemary or sage, once heated in the food warmer for a few minutes it will give off an irresistible scent ; this dish gives energy, very few calories and gives the feeling of indulging in a warm cuddle. There are many variations and you can even "venture" a potato and carrot soup, scented with thyme or mint.

Colleagues can't help but copy the recipe! Another classic you can enjoy at work are meatballs , notoriously tastier the very next day. There are many light recipes to prepare this delight for the palate, which can be accompanied by cooked vegetables.

Here with simple ideas and the right tools , such as electric food warmers, you can really dispel the myth of the worker who "eats badly" and enjoy many good, healthy and inviting dishes!