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Are you tired of falling into the vending machine trap during your shifts? Discover how you can revolutionize your snacking habits with easy, nutritious options that keep your energy levels steady throughout your demanding work hours. Join me, Roger Sutherland—certified nutritionist and veteran law enforcement officer—as I share my top recommendations for convenient and healthy snacks that you can stash in your locker or kit bag. From the powerhouse benefits of nuts and seeds to managing your intake to avoid those dreaded energy crashes, this episode is packed with practical advice to keep you fueled and focused.
Shift work can wreak havoc on your eating patterns, but with the right strategies, you can maintain stable blood sugar and mood, ensuring you finish your shifts feeling strong and steady. Learn why snacks are vital for shift workers and how to make smarter choices that support your health and wellbeing. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite during a break or need something to tide you over through the night, these snack strategies will transform your snack game. Don’t miss out on these actionable tips designed to help you thrive and not just survive your shift working lifestyle.
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Roger Sutherland is Australia's Night Shift & Sleep Specialist and the founder of A Healthy Shift.
After more than 40 years working rotating shifts with Victoria Police, Roger now helps organisations reduce fatigue risk, improve staff wellbeing and build healthier, safer and higher-performing 24/7 workplaces through evidence-based education, circadian biology and the Shift Work Championsâ„¢ Framework.
Shift Work Championsâ„¢: https://join.ahealthyshift.com/shift-work-capability
Website: https://ahealthyshift.com.au
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-sutherland
Instagram: @a_healthy_shift
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Disclaimer: Roger Sutherland is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before implementing any strategies mentioned in this podcast. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Roger Sutherland will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this podcast, including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death.
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