Power up: A contractor’s guide to getting enough protein on the job
Protein is essential to maintain energy levels, strength, and immunity. Meal prepping and high-protein swaps are easy ways to boost your intake.
Nutrition
A quick guide to creatine supplementation for construction workers
Creatine is proven to boost muscle strength by up to 20 percent and improve cognitive health, increasing brain energy levels by 5 to 15 percent.
The surprising benefits of nutritional yeast for construction professionals (+3 recipes you need to try)
Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor to your meals while being packed with essential nutrients such as B vitamins, zinc, and amino acids.
Your guide to “building” a better body: Harness the power of beans
Fuel your day with beans—a protein-packed, high-fiber, nutrient-dense food perfect for busy contractors, engineers, and construction pros.
The must-know benefits of zinc for skilled trades workers
Zinc deficiency impacts 15% of adults in the U.S., lowering energy and immunity, a challenge for workers in physically demanding fields.
The sweet truth for contractors: Dark chocolate is healthier than you think
Health benefits of dark chocolate include boosting heart health and improving gut function. Learn how much to eat and what to look for.
UTHH March meal plan: Fast and nutritious meals to keep construction workers going
Healthy meals like a black bean quinoa bowl and hash brown quiche cups are perfect for energizing trade workers throughout the week.
Clean coffee choices for busy builders: Why your coffee matters
Conventional coffees are often full of mycotoxins and mold. Clean coffee brands like Lifeboost and Kion Coffee offer safer, flavorful alternatives.
25 fiber-rich foods every construction professional should be eating
Beans, guava, raspberries, seeds, and quinoa are high-fiber foods to help manage your weight, boost gut health, and reduce mortality risk.
9 tips for construction professionals to stay energized on the job
Increase your energy and focus naturally by staying hydrated, getting sunlight, and avoiding processed foods.
UTHH’s favorite energy balls and bites
Looking for the perfect healthy snack? Try ginger, apple-cinnamon, or mocha energy balls. They’re healthy, bite-sized, and nutrient-dense.
10 jam-packed salads that even meat-eaters will love
The Mediterranean three-bean and quinoa salad, pesto pasta salad, and a cobb salad are a few of our favorite delicious and filling salads that go…
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