There is an easier way to achieve healthy eating than tearing your hair in agony over carb-free foods and sugar-less treats.
The secret is to prep a lot of healthy food over the weekend. Here are some killer pointers on how to stock up on delicious snacks and frozen meals for the upcoming week.
1. Put Hummus + Veggie Sticks Into a Jar
Your energy, mood, and outlook are predictably determined by the foods you snack on through the day. This isn’t to say that you should be like Popeye and nibble on spinach every hour. Hummus and vegetable sticks, for instance, make for perfectly scrumptious snack options. So do protein rich nuts and berries.
2. Store Lots of Veggies In Containers
When you keep nutrient dense snacks on hand, healthy eating becomes easy. Make it effortless by cutting and storing vegetables in convenient containers, where they can be easily accessed should you decide to whip up a tasty last minute health feast.
Get some tips on how to get started with Jess at Girl Walks Into a Barbell.
3. Roast Your Veggies For Later
Roast and keep aside a batch of broccoli, peppers, zucchini, and the likes ready for combination meals through a frantic work week. When you know you have a tray of vegetables waiting to shower you with unconditional love, you won’t stray much with take-outs and deliveries.
Here’s a recipe for some gorgeous roasted veggies.