Eating healthy on the go

neiswenderkm
neiswenderkm Posts: 2 Member
edited November 26 in Food and Nutrition
I live a pretty “on the go” life as I am a full time student and work full time. I want to eat healthier so I don’t feel so sluggish through out the day. I typically end up eating fast food as it is quick and easy. I’ve tried meal prepping but for some reason That has never worked out for me. I find it hard to decide what I want to eat days in advance. And when it comes to buying fruits and veggies, they end up going bad before I can eat them. What are some tips or ideas?

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  • kathleenneriducharme
    kathleenneriducharme Posts: 46 Member
    I buy frozen fruit to take to work for lunch or a snack. It's usually thawed enough to eat by lunch, and it doesn't go bad. Nuts are good on the go, and I carry Think Thin bars with me when I know I won't have time for a meal.
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    You will have to plan your meals, but you should spend a couple of weeks just recording what you usually eat, so you don't just buy random foods out of good intentions, but something you'll actually be eating because you like it. But be aware that your preferences can change as you change habits and mindset.

    Then figure out how often it's practical to grocery shop - it could be weekly, every other week, 2-3 times per week, even daily or monthly. Base your shopping on shelf-stable and versatile staples like grains, beans, eggs, and naturally sturdy produce like apples, oranges, carrots, onion, potatoes, and frozen/canned fruit/veg. Banana and asparagus are examples of foods that have to be eaten really quick, so buy less of those kinds of foods, and schedule to eat them on your shopping day and maybe the day after.
  • brassicaceae
    brassicaceae Posts: 7 Member
    I'm pretty on-the-go too, full-time work, mom, & part-time student. Here's how I make it work for me:

    Overnight oats about 10:30 am. Healthy & filling, quick, easy, love it, and I never have to worry about what to eat. Different toppings keep me from getting bored. Nuts, fresh or frozen fruit, shredded coconut, cacao nibs, peanut butter, cinnamon, dates, chia seeds, ground flax, soy milk, etc.

    Mid afternoon snack: usually a larabar.

    Suppers are heavy on veggies. I buy a bunch and use them in different ways.
    Tonight's roasted veggies can be a topping for a hearty entree salad tomorrow. The same veggies seasoned/prepared differently could go in burritos, stir fry, curry, or more.

    Cauliflower and sweet potato are more veggies that doesn't go bad too fast, and kale lasts a bit longer than lettuce for salads.

    When I used to eat lunch, it was most often leftovers from the night before.
  • skelterhelter
    skelterhelter Posts: 803 Member
    Could you prep at least two meals? Make enough chicken or protein of your choice to have two consecutive meals, then keep premade rice, grain, baked potato in the fridge to pair with your dish. Frozen veggies are quick and taste just as good. At least it'll help you out somewhat. That's what I do since I don't like to keep leftovers in the fridge too long.
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