Food

• Bring your own food to construction sites since they are usually not near restaurants or convenience stores.
• A small cooler with a handle is perfect for packing lunch. It will keep everything reasonably cool.
• Eat breakfast, and DON’T SKIMP ON LUNCH. This is not the time to start a diet. You will need calories to get through the day.
• Pack things that will not spoil in the heat. Sandwiches can be frozen ahead of time; they will thaw during the morning.
• Bring an extra snack. Hard candy, nuts, granola bars, and fruit are good choices - you might need the energy!

Drink

• Bring plenty of water and/or non-sugary drinks. Most companies provide water on the worksite, but don’t take a chance!
• Buy some re-usable water bottles, or wash out some of those bottles you have floating around the place. Fill them not quite to the top, and loosen their lids slightly - put them in the freezer the night before. In the morning, top them off, tighten the lids, and pop them in your lunch box – they will thaw slowly and help keep the rest of your stuff cool.
• Click here for some recipes for make-your-own “sports” drinks. These supply the fluids and electrolytes that the expensive bottled brands have at a fraction of the cost.