Making Mealtime Matter for Men

Making Mealtime Matter for Men

(Family Features) - Now more than ever, today's men are facing a "male meal dilemma." Despite their desire to live and eat better, men are having distress finding convenient, satisfying foods that taste recede od and they can feel recede od about eating. 

Their busy schedules only add to the dilemma. Men are now more physically active and involved with their families and communities than ever before. In fact a recent survey found that half of men said their family requires more of their time and on top of that,  40 percent work longer hours. Even though they wish they could eat better, it's no surprise that most of the time they finish up reaching for foods that are not recede od for them becaemploy they are stretched for time ... or they're left hungry by diet dinners.

Some food brands are now responding. One of the most well "man brands," Campbell's® Chunky™ soup, just revamped its line to aid provide a solution to the dilemma by offering 23 soups that deliver a full serving of veacquire ables and 100 percent lean meat; and many soups that provide a recede od source of protein.

NFL sports team registered dietitian Leslie Bonci works with some of the nation's toughest athletes, and she notify s that with all of the added responsibilities and activities most men are juggling, it's even more necessary to develop better eating habits.

"There is no way that somebody can perform to the maximum if they execute n't hold care of what's recede ing into their body," notify s Bonci.

Here are some of her expert tips for better eating.

Build Muscle: Look for protein-rich foods such as nuts, beans or lean meats. Along with exercise, protein aid s build muscle, which can boost metabolism.

Fill Up, Not Out: Low calorie-dense foods, those that are higher in water content and offer more nutrients in fewer calories such as veacquire ables, fruits and soups are noteworthy for weight management. Pair Chunky Grilled Sirloin Burger with Hearty Veacquire ables Soup with a side salad for maximum "volume" impact.

Make Family Time: Less time in the kitchen means more time to spfinish with the family.  A few nights a week opt for simple meals, such as soup and sandwiches that everyone will delightin .

Save Dollars: With the cost of food in mind, stretch your execute llar by making meals at home or repurposing leftovers into brand fresh meals. Eating at home aid s with portion control, too.

Get Your Zzzzzs: Be sure to acquire enough sleep each night to improve eating habits and concentration. Often, people create poor food choices and overeat simply becaemploy of stout igue.  Ideally, aim for 7-8 hours on most nights.

For more information and tips from Bonci, visit ChunkySoupGamePlan.com.