Meal planning Keep healthy snacks easily accessible to stave off hunger Choose wisely if eating out
Plan Ahead › Make a detailed grocery list, shop for and entire week-2 weeks if possible. › Pre-make meals each week and make lunches/snacks the night before. › Freeze individual portions that can be heated in the microwave. Prepare healthy meals and snacks › Pre make microwavable healthy dinners/lunches/snacks. › Smoothies, pre-cut fruit, fruit cups, trail mix, ect. › Pre-cut vegetables, boiled eggs. Purchase healthy portable meals and snacks › Purchase microwaveable frozen healthy dinners/lunches ( Weight Watchers, Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice.) › Purchase pre-cut fruit, fruit cups, trail mix, protein shakes, nutrition bars. › Purchase pre-cut vegetables, string cheese, melba toast.
Healthy menu items › Salads › Baked or grilled entrees › Low-carb options › Smoothies, Fruit and yogurts Healthier options › Hold the mayo and other fattening sauces. › Choose broiled or grilled instead of fried. › Choose a salad or fruit instead of french-fries Restaurants that offer healthy eating › Subway › Jamba Juice, Kiva Juice › Rumbis, Chilies
Fruit, veggies, boiled eggs, nuts, raisins. Yogurt, smoothies, fruit, protein shakes. Nutrition bars, melba toast, string cheese. Water…Lots of it!
Today we have looked at various options for eating healthy on the go. We have learned how packing a lunch, choosing a restaurant and entrée, and keeping nutritious snacks on hand can all contribute to better eating habits even with a busy lifestyle. So the next time you think about heading to the drive-through to order that burger and fries consider this: with just a little planning you can enjoy a meal that’s delicious AND healthy so that YOU don’t end up super-sized.