5 Practical tips for eating healthy on the go.

Setting Yourself Up for Success

Jennifer Adler M.S., C.N.

Kimberly is a nurses assistant with two children ages 8 and 10. She puts in a number of hours of work in her home before heading to her job. The 33-year-old describes her home as “organized chaos.” She usually doesn’t have a lot of time for meal preparation. Both of her children are on soccer teams, so there’s homework and practices after school, which leaves little time for well-planned meals. Does this sound familiar?

I know it is hard to believe that summer is over and school is starting again. Where did the time go? It feels like barbeques and late night walks were just beginning. Now the sun is setting earlier and our schedules are going to be shifting to include school activities. Whether it’s working, caring for kids, running errands, going to school, getting exercise, volunteering, or some combination of the above, we are all busy. Often we know ways in which we could eat healthier but feel like we don’t have the time. While getting into the swing of your new fall schedule prioritize ways to set yourself up for success for healthy eating.

The good news is that sitting down to a home cooked meal even on the busiest of days, is possible. With a little pre-planning and preparation, you can maintain a healthy diet while keeping your active schedule. Here are simple, realistic tips to promote eating healthily with a busy life.

Tip # 1

Breakfast for dinner?

A great dinner option is breakfast, especially the all might egg. They can be scrambled, fried, made into an omelet, quiche or frittata. Eggs are quick and easy to make, a great protein source and a wonderful way to incorporate vegetables.

Stay tuned for upcoming blogs for tips 2-5!

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