Eating Healthier in a Busy World

One of the hardest parts of a healthy healthier lifestyle is time. Time to workout. Time for food prep. Time for rest. I know everyone is busy and summertime means it’s even busier! Here are some of my go to healthier foods in a hurry (in no particular order):

Edamame

1. Frozen Edamame
   Microwave for 3 minutes and ta-da, a healthy snack or lunch side! I buy mine from Costco.
   
2. Yogurt (Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla or Plain Greek Yogurt)
   The Dannon Light & Fit is my go-to in a hurry. Scoop it in a bowl and go! If I didn’t mix cinnamom & a pack of stevia in my greek yogurt, it’d be just as quick.
   
3. Cereal Snack Bags
   Yes, this requires a little bit of prep time, but it’s quick and you can make a bunch at once. Grab a healthy cereal (fiber one and cheerios are my favorites), a measuring cup and snack size zip loc baggies. Scoop a serving into each baggie and zip. I keep these in my drawer at work (along with number 4 & 5) – I haven’t hit the snack machine in the last year. 
   
4. Granola Bars (Fiber One, Archer Farms, Quaker Oats, Kellog)
   Usually 100 calorie, hungry curbing, bars of goodness. Lots of brands available, so find your favorite (always read nutritional information). Also great for the sweet tooth are the chocolate chip or peanut butter varieties, like a candy bar but healthier!
   
5. Oatmeal
   Forget breakfast? All you need is oatmeal, water and a bowl (I do not add the salt that the oatmeal container calls for). You can buy the plain packets or buy the large container and make a bunch of pre-portioned baggies ready when you need them (this is what I do).

Just a few ways to avoid grabbing a bag of chips or a candy bar when you’re in a hurry (#dietdownfalls for sure!).