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Apr 5, 2026 24 min

[363] - Meal Prep for Shift Workers - The Simple System That Actually Works

from A Healthy Shift | The Shift Work Podcast Hosted by Roger Sutherland | Veteran Shift Worker | Coach | Nutritionist | Breathwork Facilitator | Keynote Speaker

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Meal prep sounds simple until you’re dealing with rotating shifts, fatigue, overtime, and missed breaks. This is where most plans fall apart. In this episode, I share a simple, flexible approach that reduces decision fatigue and makes food easier to manage—even on your hardest days. In this episode: Why meal prep becomes overwhelming on shifts Why calorie counting and strict plans fail A simple 3-step system: Decide, Shop, Prep The Three Times Six Plus Six method Why snacks matter more than you think Easy protein-based snacks you can keep at work Follow these accounts for easy meal ideas: Instagram: @Lucy Lord Instagram: @jessespt Instagram: @RecipeTinEats Free Snack Guide Comment “SNACKS” on any of my posts and I’ll send you my non-perishable snacks guide for shift workers. Subscribe and Review Follow the podcast and leave a review to help more shift workers find it. Work With Me ahealthyshift.com Support the show ---------------------------- 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 Champions™ Framework. Shift Work Champions™: https://join.ahealthyshift.com/shift-work-capability Website: https://ahealthyshift.com.au LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-sutherland Instagram: @a_healthy_shift ___________________ 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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Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Meal prep sounds simple until you’re dealing with rotating shifts, fatigue, overtime, and missed breaks. This is where most plans fall apart. In this episode, I share a simple, flexible approach that reduces decision fatigue and makes food easier to manage—even on your hardest days. In this episode: Why meal prep becomes overwhelming on shifts Why calorie counting and strict plans fail A simple 3-step system: Decide, Shop, Pre...

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[363] - Meal Prep for Shift Workers - The Simple System That Actually Works

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  1. 0:00 Why Shift Workers Struggle With Food
  2. 3:30 Why Diets And Meal Plans Fail
  3. 9:00 The Overwhelm Of One Big Prep
  4. 11:54 Three Times Six Plus Six Method
  5. 14:20 Fast Meal Prep Tools And Recipes
  6. 21:39 The Three Day Prep Workflow
  7. 24:13 Snacks That Save Night Shift

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