A Busy Mom’s Guide to Eating Healthier
I’ve always said that if I strike it rich, the first thing I would “buy” would be a personal chef. I mean, why does this family of mine need so much food?!?! C’mon! I admit there are times that I’m in it to win it with the meals I feed my family but there’s always a good percentage of the time I’m all “cereal for dinner”.
Y’all I KNOW that isn’t healthy, no matter what brand of cereal you buy so I really strive to up my game in the healthy meal department, even if I “cheat” and grab some on-the-go food. Here’s some simple yet effective tips on how you can make healthier food choices even when you’re .
Know Before You Go
Check out what the restaurant serves before you even get in your car. This has never been easier with store apps and websites. Heck, you can even order before you get there to lock in those solid it’s-healthy-for-you choices and not self sabotage at the last minute.
Opt for Healthier Substitutes
You don’t have to give up your favorite foods, but you can choose healthier substitutes. For example, replace white rice with quinoa, eat whole-grain bread instead of white bread, use vinaigrette’s instead of creamier dressings and switch to sweet potato instead of traditional French fries. These easy swaps will help you eat healthier without sacrificing taste. Another hot tips is to fill up on veggies before you dive into the carb heavy foods.
Choose Grab-and-Go Healthy Options
Convenience is key when you’re all meal planned out, so look for healthier options that are easy to grab and eat. Choose pre-cut veggies, rotisserie chickens, pre-made salads, whole-grain crackers & hummus cups, hard-boiled eggs, low sugar jerky, protein bars or shakes, fruit cups, nuts/trail mixes, nitrate and low sodium deli meats and cheese sticks. Thankfully bento boxes are still all the rage so call it a Lunchable and make the kids happy.
Remember we aren’t super mom’s, we are just regular mom’s doing our best. We don’t need to place a 5 course gourmet meal on the table every night, just food that’s as nutrient dense as we can possibly get our families to eat. And if that just so happens to come from Chick-Fil-A tonight, just make them grilled nuggets instead of breaded.
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