Why is eating healthy so hard?
We are often asked, “How do I eat healthy when I’m so busy?” To make eating healthier a cinch, try these tips today!
Plan ahead. Know what your day, week or month looks like. If you’re stuck without food, don’t sabotage your healthy plans. Grab a salad at lunch, or choose Subway over McDonald’s.
Shop for FUN. Enjoy the process and try new stores and new foods. Shaking up your meals gives you more opportunities to get new nutrients into your body. Try yams instead of regular potatoes; pick asparagus over the same old green beans. Buy a jar of all-natural almond butter instead of regular peanut butter.
Get creative! Find healthy recipes online, share ideas with friends, prepare colorful meals with your significant other or your kids and talk about what good foods do for our bodies.
Stuck in your car? Grab a tote-able cooler! You can store pre-made healthy, travel snacks such as sandwiches, apples, almonds, carrots, and Greek yogurt. This will help you avoid the knee-jerk reaction of pulling off the highway to stop for fast food when you’re hungry.
Forget something? Most gas stations now offer healthy alternatives like string cheese, hard boiled eggs, fruits, salads, veggies, milk and whole grain crackers. You can also find a plethora of nutrition bars; just be sure to select a healthy one. A good rule of thumb is more fiber, less sugar. Sugar should be less than 50% of the total amount of carbohydrate.
Fast food fanatic? Shoot for a grilled chicken sandwich or salad (watch the mayo, cheese, croutons, bacon bits and go light on the dressing).
Air Travel is no trouble. Good airport eats can now be found at some coffee shops, where they offer oatmeal and protein plates. Read the label to make sure you are getting adequate protein and fiber to keep you full. Watch the fat from mayo, and use mustard whenever you can. Healthy salads and sandwiches can also be found. The key again is to read the label. Make sure items are not laden with fat, sugar and calories. (Remember that airport security will not allow large ice packs over FAA liquid guidelines. These must be in small single packets, which you can also purchase at major retailers.) Check with your airline before you travel if you have questions.
With a little planning and determination, a hectic schedule does not have to dictate your food choices. Remind yourself that you are in
control of what you eat!
Here’s to happy, healthy, eating for you! Brenda
Brenda Booth, NASM-CPT & Intrinsic Coach® Health & Wellness
Chief Inspiration Officer, Body One Wellness, LLC
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