Here are a few “lazy” tricks to help you stay on track and keep up with a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.
1.Pre-bag it.
Buy some plastic baggies on the weekend and filling them all with veggies, nuts, oatmeal, etc. (whatever it is that you are going to snack on)
2.Buy pre-cut.
It is a fact that when veggies and fruit is already cut up we are more likely to eat it. Yes, it may cost a little more- but it’s worth it over buying vegetables that end up in the trash because we’re too lazy to cut/use them.
3. Add greens.
A handful of spinach or green beans can not only increase the flavor of foods but also provides you with a sizable boost of nutrition.
4.Pack your water.
This is probably the most difficult thing for me. As a teacher, it’s difficult to continuously drink water without the capabilities of leaving the classroom anytime I need to, but one of the biggest things that helps is making sure I pack my 64 oz bottle of water. Even if I don’t finish it all at school, it gives me a good gage on how much I have left to maintain at least 8 glasses a day.
5.Supplement.
It is extremely important to add a multivitamin to your daily routine. (feel free to check out my supplement tab for other ideas)
6.Batch it.
This has become crucial to my success. I do most of my cooking on Sundays. I make a whole bag of chicken or fish or even protein bars. I’ve also been known to throw some things in the crock pot/oven/etc and let them cook until ready. Once everything is cooked I divide it up into Tupperware/baggies and then all I have to do is put it in my lunch box.
6.Make a shake.
I always, always, always have a shaker with protein in my lunch box. Not only as a quick meal but also in case I get hungry throughout the day and I need something to curb my appetite. Also, along with that I make shakes throughout the day as a quick and easy meal. There are an endless number of options, flavors, and ingredients to use. If you are one of those morning people who doesn’t like to get up and eat breakfast, get in the habit of making a quick shake. My recipe tab has a couple of different quick smoothies using protein powder, milk or water, healthy fats (almond or peanut butter) and some type of fruit/veggies.
And along with that, here’s a super easy granola bar recipe that’s a quick snack when you’re busy at work or in the car running errands.
Clean Eating (vegan approved) Granola Bars
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup Unsweetened Organic Coconut
- 1 Large Banana (Extra Ripe)
- 1 Cup Whole Grain Oats
- 1 Tbsp Organic Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 Cup Ground Flax Seed
- 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 2 Tbsp Mini Vegan Chocolate Chips
- 1 Packet Truvia (Your Choice Of Sweetener)
Directions:
- Add banana, coconut, flax seed, vanilla, oats and Truvia to electric mixer and mix on low speed.
- Add unsweetened almond milk 1 tbsp at a time slowly increasing the mixer’s speed.
- Preheat oven to 350
- Grease a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
- Pour granola mixture onto baking sheet and spread out into a square shape with a spatula.
- Try to spread and flatten the mixture evenly as possible.
- Evenly distribute the mini chocolate chips on the granola and lightly press them down.
- Bake 11-13 minutes or until the edges are lightly brown.
- Before the granola starts to harden take a knife and cut the square into 8 even rectangles.
