Eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard or time consuming, even with a busy schedule! In this post, I’ll share a few simple strategies that make healthy meals easy as a busy college student. I’ve also created a video with 3 quick tips to help you achieve your meal goals for the week!
Tip 1: Build balanced plates
One of the easiest ways to eat healthier is to balance your meals. This also makes it much quicker to grocery shop and make a balanced list. Making sure each plate has a protein, veggies or fruits, whole grains, and a small amount of healthy fats is super important.
Tip 2: Plan ahead
Spending just 30 minutes to an hour each week meal prepping your food helps save so much time and helps you make better choices. I like to cook all of my veggies and protein for whatever meal I’m making it and portion it out for the next few days! It’s so helpful so you don’t have to worry about what you’re having for dinner.
Tip 3: Use simple ingredients
Healthy cooking doesn’t require you to spend a lot of money or make super complicated recipes. Some good staples to have in your kitchen at all times are eggs, olive oil, frozen vegetables, frozen protein, and quinoa/flaxseeds. These are staples in your kitchen that allow you to throw some meals together without stress.
By using these three tips, my hope for you is that you can enjoy balanced nutritious meals everyday! Check the video below for a visual guide to these tips for a simple approach to healthy eating.
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