Stock Up On Healthy Foods
Fortunately my will to be healthy hasn’t taken a backseat to my busy lifestyle lately. I tend to eat often throughout the day (about once every 2-3 or my body scolds me for it), so I need to make sure that a) these are healthy calories for fuel, b) they will be burned efficiently, c) they will keep me fuller, longer, and d) I’m not breaking the bank by spending on fast food or other pricey convenience meals.
If you were to raid my fridge after grocery day, these are foods you could find:
Essential
The above foods I try to keep stocked at all times. They are high in protein and fiber and only contain natural sugars. They are also foods that take little time to prepare (ideal for a busy OR lazy lifestyle).
Eggs –I’ll cook them up in different ways depending on my mood. My favorite thing to do is boil at least a dozen eggs at night, peel them, and store them in baggies in the fridge to snack on over the next couple days. This is a great way to up your protein for the day. Out of 12 eggs I’ll eat maybe three yolks.
Oatmeal or cottage cheese – Oatmeal is the leaner choice, but both are an excellent source of protein, fiber, and nutrients.
Apples – Green apples satisfy a sweet tooth. These are also conveniently portable.
Strawberries & bananas – Mmm, smoothies (made with soy milk).
Frozen skinless chicken and fish – Quick, healthy dinners can be built around these meats. Healthy sides include steamed broccoli or asparagus, long grain or jasmine rice, and sweet potatoes. Ginger, pepper, and cayenne are my favorite spices.
Preferential
Gardenburger veggie burgers – These are my favorite brand of veggie burgers and they’re lower in calories than Boca veggie burgers. Pop them in the microwave for a minute and they’re done! These are high in protein and fiber and they’re very taste.
Amy’s Pizza – If you’re a pizza lover like I am but want to avoid traditional frozen pizzas that are high in preservatives and processed toppings, Amy’s Pizza is a great pick. They taste amazing and I don’t have to feel as guilty eating the whole pie!
Snacks
Mrs. May’s Cashew Crunch – These are so yummy! Each little block or ‘crunch’ is the perfect combo of sweet and salty with a wholesome nutty taste. They are flavored with sea salt and natural cane sugar so I feel good about treating myself to these every now and again.
Kashi GoLean Honey Almond Flax Bars – I cannot eat just one no matter how hard I try! Fortunately they are chock full of soy protein, flax seeds, almonds, fiber, and many more nutritious goodies.
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