It’s Friday, so I’m linking up with Fairytales and Fitness for the Friday Five. Every new year, we’re inundated with diets, fads and detoxes. I like the idea of “hacks” to make eating healthy easy and more accessible. I’m not doing any cleanses or detoxes, but I am trying to continue some healthy habits and to start some new ones.
5 Healthy Eating Hacks for 2020
Always have healthy food options on hand. When I get busy, I tend to run low on groceries and eat out more. One healthy change I made over the last 18 months or so is to have healthy frozen foods like Daily Harvest on hand. They make smoothies, soups, harvest bowls and more. [Get $25 off your first order or gift card with this link or code ERICAFINDS.] I also stock up on healthy pantry staples like Safe Catch tuna pouches and new Safe Harvest soups, Veggiecraft Farms Pasta (made with cauliflower flour, lentil and pea flour) and Otamot tomato sauce with extra veggies.
Check menus at restaurants in advance to pick healthy options. I like to check out menus in advance so I don’t make impulse decisions when I’m out to eat. I especially like to do this for business dinners or when our with large groups, so I don’t feel pressure to order what everyone else is having.
Create some healthy go-to recipes. If you’ve been around here, you know that I’m not a natural chef. I read The Anti-Cookbook. It’s by two moms who are passing along their food wisdom to their children. They share the lessons they’ve passed on via text and calls “equipping” their kids for independent living when it comes to food. I love that they demystify cooking by simply explaining how to make dishes and leaving open specific combinations of ingredients to taste. They start with whole foods and explain how to prepare them easily and tasting good.
Stay hydrated! Drink more water. Sometimes when we feel hungry, it’s because we’re actually thirsty. Some hydration tips: always have a water bottle near by, try hot water with lemon, add fruit or mint to your water. I love seltzer and La Croix water, too.
Try meal kits or healthy meal delivery. I recently had the opportunity to try Sunbasket. They ship fresh, prepped ingredients with quick, delicious recipes based on your selections. They offer options for a variety of diets including gluten free, vegan and Paleo. For a limited time, get $35 off plus two free gifts here. There are some great prepared meal sites like Factor 75 and Freshly, too. I’ve even seen meal kits at the grocery store.
What healthy eating hacks are you going to try this year?
Have a great weekend!
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