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It’s PCS season! For those who don’t know, PCS stands for Permanent Change of Station. When you pick up and leave everything you know…again…to go to the next great place the military will move you to. This moving season can be very stressful for many. The orders to move might come as a shock. You might only have a couple weeks to prepare, you might be staying in a hotel for several weeks (maybe months!). You might not have any of your cookware left…so how do you eat healthy during PCS season?<\/p>\n

Well, my nutrition intern, Briannah Pena, put together a post on how to eat healthily during this crazy time.<\/p>\n

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PCS season is upon us friends! For those of us who have a move coming up we know what that means: long days (and nights) of packing, cleaning our rentals until they\u2019re spotless, and most importantly, figuring out what the heck to feed your family.<\/span><\/p>\n

Admittedly, I (like many of you) have been there. The movers show up, emptied out our house, and then there we were sitting on the living room floor eating fast food watching Netflix on an iPad. For our most recent PCS, this agony lasted ten days before it was time for us to actually leave. For some this can last weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n

The other scenario, is that your belongings have been taken and you\u2019ve already left your home to head for temporary housing at your new destination. Where we currently live, our home was ready upon our arrival, but most are not this lucky. Temporary housing for most means either a hotel or on-base temporary housing. If you\u2019re stuck in a hotel then you likely only have a mini fridge with a tiny freezer and a coffee maker. Perhaps you\u2019re lucky enough to have a kitchenette, but regardless it\u2019s still not the kitchen you\u2019ve been used to for the last few years.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why is it important to eat healthily during this moving season?<\/h3>\n

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It\u2019s during this time that many of us find it difficult to figure out what to feed ourselves and our families. Because of these stressful times, eating a healthy, balanced diet is important. Stress can wreak havoc on our systems and a balanced diet can help support your body during these times of excessive tension. In addition, being tossed around out of your comfort zone can really disturb the schedule that you have been accustomed to and thus cause some unforeseen bowel issues. A balanced diet can help your tummy (and the rest of your body) stay regular to carry you through these demanding times.<\/span><\/p>\n

It seems very daunting, but there is plenty you can do to prepare for having an empty pantry and fridge as your next duty station awaits. Below you\u2019ll find a few meal ideas for if you\u2019re limited on appliances, space, time, or even a kitchen.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In the frenzy of all of these meal possibilities, you can\u2019t forget about utensils and supplies. You don\u2019t want the movers to pack up your entire kitchen, only for you to realize that you don\u2019t have any forks! And although we’d like to be environmentally friendly and cut back on plastic, it might just be necessary to use plastic during this short period to keep you sane and minimize the amount of cleaning you’ll have to do to. Here is a short list of essential kitchen items to set aside before the movers show up and haul your belongings away:<\/span><\/p>\n