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 Working from home has unique benefits, but it requires strategies for weight management when food is so handy and schedules are less structured. Read on for 6 weight management strategies, including how to build more activity into your day to set you up for success!      Image source            6 Weight management strategies to include while working from home 1. Pack a lunch Pack a lunch to go from your kitchen to your kitchen table. What's that again? Working from home has advantages like comfy clothes and plenty of dog cuddles. And yet the flexibility may lend itself to skipping meals, mindless snacking, and choosing convenience foods over something nutrient-dense and filling. Stay successful by packing your lunch the night before, just as you would for a long day at the office. Packing your lunch allows you to make reasonable decisions ahead of time. When we let ourselves get overly hungry or “hangry,” we gravitate towards high-fat,...

Vegetarian diets have a well-deserved reputation for good health, but you may wonder if you are meeting your nutrition needs. While loaded with many nutrients, plant-based diets may fall short on nutrients found primarily in animal-sourced foods. In some cases, you may need a supplement. Image Source     Here are the top 6 nutrients for vegetarians to consider: 1. Vitamin B12 Why is it important? Vitamin B12 is critical for your health, playing a role in everything from red blood cell formation to nerve and brain function. Vitamin B12 is only found in animal-based foods. It's essential to find reliable sources if you are a vegetarian or a vegan. How much do I need per day? Men and women 14 years and older: 2.4 mcg Vegetarian sources of vitamin B12: Dairy foods Eggs Fortified plant-based milk alternatives Fortified nutritional yeast Do I need a vitamin B12 supplement? If you regularly eat dairy foods and eggs, you are likely to get enough vitamin B12. If you don't consume vita...