Night shift nurses often need a lot of energy when they are on duty. Most of the time, they look around for food that will keep them up and alert all night so they can fulfill their responsibilities during their shift.
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If drinking one cup of coffee after another is boring you already, worry no more. Here is a list of 7 super snacks for night shift nurses that will keep you energized and healthy at the same time:
1. Nuts

2. Yogurt

3. Cheese

4. Chocolate

5. Ginseng Tea

Prepare by pouring boiling water over five thin slices of ginseng. Allow it to sit and steep for five minutes or longer, depending on how strong you want your tea to be.
There are also ginseng extracts available in most supermarkets, and thus will allow you to prepare your ginseng tea a lot easier. Just add a few drops of the ginseng extract to a cup of boiling water and stir. You can also add sugar or honey to sweeten your tea.
6. Fruits

Oranges and other citrus fruits which are rich in Vitamin C will give you energy and help burn fat at the same time. Like bananas, watermelons are a good source of B-vitamins and potassium as well.
You can opt to bring fruits that you can easily eat like apples, grapes, bananas and pears, or you can choose to slice and pack fresh fruits, like watermelon, oranges and avocado, which you can eat during your break time.
7. Soy

Turn your regular fried rice into a healthy energy-packed super food by adding some tofu. You can also bring bottles of soy milk with you on duty and drink them chilled. Soy milk is usually sold in supermarkets and is usually sweetened and ready to drink.
Do you know other super snacks that can help nurses stay energized even during their night shifts? Share them with us!
About the Author: Mary Elizabeth Velarmino Francisco earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from the Ateneo de Zamboanga University, Philippines. She is always happy to share her passion for writing and blogging. With coffee running through her veins, she enthusiastically battles each day, one article at a time.