Many would agree that healthy meals for busy people seem difficult. While most of us know that healthy eating is a must, many are unaware of how it can be achieved. I understand that this is easier said than done, however the tips mentioned below should help you eat healthy and still have time to beat those deadlines or make those sales.
1. Don’t skip breakfast
Believe what your mom said. Breakfast is the most important dish of the day. If you’re in a hurry, a healthy option is the ever-reliable instant oatmeal. Just pop the sachet in the microwave for 90 seconds and you’re sure to have a semi-heavy, high-fiber breakfast. Other healthy options for breakfast are yogurt, banana, or apple. Okay, you can make the popular Starbucks coffee breakfast, but make sure you get some bread. Ideally, your breakfast should be heavy to sustain your hectic morning, especially if you’re not preparing to eat between snacks (and end up having a late lunch).
2. That elusive lunch
Make sure your lunch includes an excellent amount of protein. Recommended lunches that are not only healthy but also filling are sandwiches (tuna, chicken, and egg), vegetable soups, green salads, and toast. Pair them with healthy fruit juices like apple, orange, or pineapple. Stay away from sweets, specifically sodas, as they will undoubtedly make you crave sugar throughout the day. For those with a sweet tooth, why not have that fruit salad in small cans? Also avoid fatty foods. Sometimes you get them from sauce, cheese, or added sauce.
3. Make time for afternoon tea.
There is a long gap between lunch and dinner, so try snacking in the afternoon. You can eat crackers with low-fat filling or nuts. Another alternative is your protein bar. You can get them at most grocery stores. Include a cup of tea for an extremely healthy snack. Ideally, you shouldn’t be very hungry before dinner, as this would simply tempt you to binge. You need to manage your cravings to avoid excesses, specifically at night, when you are less active.
4. Dinner: save the best for last
Many advise skipping dinner, however, for busy, working people, that’s the saddest way to end the day. After long hours, stress at work, meetings, and errands, all you want to do is enjoy a rewarding meal at the end of the day. The good news is that dinner could still be healthy. The secret is to eat a light dinner: grilled salmon / chicken / beef, vegetables and salads. Try to choose the leanest part of the meat, as the fat would outweigh the purpose of having a light dinner. It’s also a good idea to include fiber in your dinner, so eat some fiber-rich fruits and vegetables.
Keep in mind that the above are simply suggestions that could hopefully help the busy person eat healthy. The awareness that something can be done is essential. Enjoy your healthy and satisfying dishes.
