Eat This Not That
We must eat to survive. But, we live in a world where everything seems to be moving at a lightning fast pace. So, when you are on the go, how can you manage to eat healthy? We know it’s a challenge and that’s why we wanted to create this quick guide to give you just a few suggestions for quick “on the go” snacks and meals to keep your mind and body happy and healthy!
Breakfast
Start the day out right by eating healthy foods that are a good source of energy and protein. Many of us are in a hurry to get our day started so it’s tempting to just grab something “quick”and go. The problem is that most things easy to grab and go are full of sugar and just plain junk. Prepping ahead of time can help you have healthy items ready and available to grab instead.
Eat This:
- Fruits
- Greek Yogurt
- Steel Cut Oats
- Water
Not:
- Sugary Cereals
- Fruit Yogurt
- Granola
- Juice
lunch / dinner
Have you ever been so busy you just skipped lunch and grabbed a snack instead? The problem is that most things we grab to curb hunger will only satisfy us for a short period of time.We also tend to make unhealthy choices when we are in a hurry to make a food choice. Meal prepping ahead of time can benefit you by giving you something planned (and healthy) that you can grab and eat without wasting time. If you pre-planned your meal, then you have a better chance of eating something healthy and filling to curb your hunger.
Eat This:
- Wheat pasta
- Sweet potato
- Cauliflower rice
- Salmon or chicken
Not This:
- Potato
- White pasta
- Rice
- Red meat
SNACKS
You’ve probably noticed a pattern in this blog by now. When you grab things on the go, the decisions are usually quick and thoughtless resulting in poor decisions. Pre-planning is the key. If you really want to eat snacks that wouldn’t ordinarily be considered “healthy”, pre-plan by packing 100 calorie snacks in a sandwich bag or container. At least this way, you’ll be managing a smaller number of calories instead of grabbing the “bag” and eating mindlessly until you realize you surpassed the normal “serving size” in record time! It’s easy to do.
Eat This:
- Unsalted popcorn
- Veggies
- Frozen grapes - these can be nice and refreshing on a summer day. Frozen grapes have a nice crunch to them and also take a little longer to eat meaning you’ll eat fewer but still be satisfied.
- Sparkling mineral water
Not This:
- Salty potato chips
- Pre-packaged sweets
- Popsicles
- Soft drinks
BEVERAGES
Ok, so we titled this blog, Eat This Not That, but we really want to wrap things up by giving some quick advice about beverages, because those are equally as important.
Limit the amount of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages you consume in a day. Instead try to drink plenty of water. Need flavor to help make it easier to consume more water? Consider slicing up an orange, lemon or any fruit of your choice. Pre-plan by slicing fruit and keeping the slices in a small container in the fridge. When you want something to drink, fill a cup with ice water and throw in a slice of fruit. Fruits not feasible? Opt for a water flavor of your favorite choice from your local grocery store.
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Prep ahead weekly. Chop up fruits and veggies and keep them in small containers that make them a quick and easy choice when you open the refrigerator! Use small containers to help with portion control. If you use smaller containers, you will be less likely to overeat.
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Keep healthy snacks in your desk at work or in your lunchbox if you don’t work at a desk. The key is convenience. Make sure you choose snacks that give you energy and not just a quick sugar rush.
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Don’t force yourself to eat things you don’t like. Figure out what you like about the foods you eat now and then find substitute foods that give you a similar taste, crunch, and feel! If you want to eat something that might be considered unhealthy and it’s something you really want, just limit the amount and the frequency. If you want a piece of pizza or chocolate cake, eat it. Just don’t eat the entire thing and don’t eat it every day. Everything in moderation!
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