This is a really crazy time for everybody, I think that goes without saying. Not a lot of sleep and a lot of stress often leads to some pretty negative things, both physical and mental. Anxiety and depression increase while our immune systems and self-esteem decreases.
It's rough.
Don't forget to take care of yourselves, everybody! The absolute best you can. Yeah yeah, those sweet potato fries from the trucks outside are absolutely magical, but if you're going to function you'll need healthy food to eat, too. And no, sweet potato fries can't keep you going all week. Nor can a few cups of Richie's coffee when you're on an empty stomach. So, I've gathered a list of healthy recipes that are super simple, delicious, and packed with vitamins that will make you feel g r e a t.
My personal favorite:
Sweet potatoes. The fries are great, but save money by buying a few at FroGro and stashing them in your kitchen. Before you run out to that 8am portfolio class, toss one in the microwave for 4 - 5 minutes, wrap it in foil, and by the time class is over you'll have a (still hot!) snack. It's a total game changer. And, according to Jason Kernevich, absolutely delicious with (specifically) goat butter.
Let's Talk About Eggs:
Eggs! Wow! Cheap, protein-dense, and probably the most flexible nearly-life-form you'll ever get to cook. You can fry them, scramble them, do whatever with them, and they're pretty much always good. Omelettes make for a great dinner. Here's a simple recipe, Martha Stewart style.
Banana Pancakes
Back off, Jack Johnson. You're gonna think I'm nuts, but trust me on this recipe. To make very simple banana pancakes, take one banana and two eggs. Mash that banana. Whisk those eggs. Mix 'em together. Fry 'em in a pan with butter or PAM or whatever you want. You can add chocolate chips, you can add blueberries, you can add whatever you want because the point is is that one banana and two eggs can actually make DELICIOUS pancakes. I promise, they do not taste like eggs. They taste like breakfast. Also good with peanut butter.
Those are my staples. Here are some more useful, delicious eats!
Remember guys. Your body is probably failing right now. Eat well, work better, and you'll be okay. And of course have some pizza every now and then.
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Katie –
ReplyDeleteThanks for this article as a good reminder that health should go above all else, even when deadlines are exacerbating our well-being. This article is a great start, and I think you can expand on it a bit by discussing how designers and other creatives have a special challenge to stay healthy (because our work keeps us cooped up and sedentary). How do these foods and their nutrients (like protein-rich eggs) benefit someone who has to sit in front of the computer for ten-plus hours per day? These recipes sounds great, and it would be helpful to know that they will make designers and illustrators more healthy and energized so they can make great work.
A couple writing suggestions:
-“The absolute best you can.” Needs a verb to become a complete sentence. Perhaps it could be “Try the absolute best you can”. There are a couple other instances of incomplete sentences, such as “Remember guys.”
Overall, your writing looks great – it seems you’ve got a good hold on grammar and spelling. My main suggestion is to re-read it and change some of the more casual language to be a bit more professional. Of course, keep the great tone of voice and personality in your writing style.