How to Eat Healthy Without Spending Too Much Time in the Kitchen
Are you eating real food as much as you’d like?
I have found that the best possible way to live a healthy lifestyle and have delicious meals all week long is by meal planning.
It saves me time, money, and stress, all the while allowing me to stay on track with eating healthy.
I begin meal planning by making a list of recipes and meals for the upcoming week. Here is my actual meal plan for this week:
|
DAY |
BREAKFAST | LUNCH |
DINNER |
| 1 | Buckwheat Pancakes * | Smoothie * | Red lentil and Sweet Potato Soup (Eating Purely) |
| 2 | Chia Pudding * | Salad in a Jar (NEW Cleanse) | GF Lasagna (The Whole Journey.com) |
| 3 | Smoothie * | Sakara Lunch | Sneaky Meatballs * |
| 4 | Superfood Oatmeal* | Sakara Lunch | Simple Summer Sauté With Chicken (NEW Cleanse) |
| 5 | Paleo Cereal with Strawberries and Almond Milk * | Sakara Lunch | Grilled protein and vegetables |
| 6 | Smoothie * | Sunflower Pate | Dinner Out |
| 7 | Cherry Cacao Bowl (NEW Cleanse) | Black beans, salad, cooked and cooled rice | Leftovers |
* can be found on the gleam wellness blog
When I get home from the store I keep out the items I plan to use for my meal prep. I pull up my meal plans and get to washing and cooking! Throughout the week, I typically have a protein shake for breakfast or lunch.
I generally prepare big batches of veggies. I start with washing the greens, then set aside to dry and move onto slicing, dicing, and dividing veggies into containers for use in cooking and salads.
To keep it simple, I make a large salad in advance and then add the extras when I’m ready to eat it. If I’m taking it to go, I divide it into mason jars (photo above).
It can take time to learn and get in the swing of things. A great place to get a jumpstart is with a done for you suggested meal plan, which provide weekly shopping lists and quick & easy recipes, along with simple steps to prep and store for the week. You can find these in my upcoming cleanse.
Give it a try for one week and let me know how it goes.