Meal Planning for Oilfield Workers

Living at Eagle Ford Village has some great advantages. Our fully equipped kitchens allow you to cook anything you want. It’s up to you to start planning the meals that will sustain you when you are on the job. We have some tips below to help with just that.

Meal Planning for Oilfield Workers

Have a Staple Meal

Choose one meal that you love, is easy to prepare, and you will eat every day. This will be your staple meal and make all the others much easier to prepare. Keeping a budget in mind is important to. This should be the first meal you prepare each week.

Variety of Proteins

Proteins are vital to good meal planning. Whether you choose to get your protein from bars, shakes or meat, make sure that you switch it up so you don’t become sick of eating it. Chicken and beef are great options as they go well with almost any dish. Make sure you portion your proteins properly to stay fit.

Carbs Are Key

Carbs help with sustaining energy throughout the day. Things like granola bars and bread will keep the carb count in your body, allowing you to work longer and more efficiently. Small items that contain carbs are things like nuts and bananas.

Snacks In between

Having easy to grab snacks on hand are vital. If you need a quick boost during the day, rely on these types of snacks:

• Peanut Butter
• Fruits
• Cut up vegetables
• Power bars

At Eagle Ford Village, we know that having access to create great meal plans is key. Everyone one of our homes and suites is fully equipped with whatever you need.