How To Eat In A Hurry

HOW TO EAT HEALTHY IN A HURRY 

These days, we are all on the run, whether it’s commuting to work, school, a meeting, or a school drop off. We are often forced to either skip meals and binge later, or grab something quick and take the easy road and grab something from a vending machine. 

These unhealthy habits are becoming more prominent in our society, shown by the increasing statistics around obesity and diabetes, as we are now nearly leading the world as one of the fattest countries. 

FIVE WAYS TO EAT HEALTHY WHEN ON THE GO: 

PLAN AHEAD 

Get organised on the weekends with your grocery shopping and write up a list of meals to cook during the week. Keep this list on your fridge. Consider the healthiest and most filling options for you, as well as what activities you have on particular days.

If cooking isn't your area of expertise, there are many convenient and delicious meal plans that are ready to order online and delivered to your apartment with one simple click. 

Five Point Four offers an extensive meal program for both men and women which is tasty, generous, healthy and affordable. Each meal plan is tailored and specifically based around certain customers needs, delivering straight to your door weekly or fortnightly, thus making it easier for you to stay healthy and avoid binging at home.

Jacques Reymond’s Dish’d is an online (and physical) food store that offers an extensive menu of many dishes that guarantee the way you shop, cook, eat and live. The dishes are made from scratch with the finest ingredients and delivered to you by the next day, ready for you to eat on busy weeknights. 

BATCH COOK 

Batch cooking 5 meals on a Sunday will make your life a lot easier! Cooking meals such as soups, stews and casseroles are easy to freeze and defrost for later in the week. Therefore, when you get home late from work and you want an easy meal, you don't resort to takeaway or chips/dip, you can easy put a nice homemade meal in the microwave. Making a big salad or roast vegetables are easy to eat during the week- divide them up into various containers for your lunches.

KEEP THE FRIDGE AND PANTRY STOCKED 

Always make sure the fridge and pantry is stocked with simple ingredients that are nutritious and delicious. E.g. always have quinoa, rice, couscous, polenta, freekah and other basics available in the pantry.

KEEP NON-PERISHABLE FOODS STOCKED IN PLACES YOU SPEND MOST TIME 

When on the go in the car or sitting at your office desk and you are craving that snack, avoid going to the vending machine or the nearest service station for a chocolate bar. Instead, stock tuna cans, trail mix, protein bars or dried fruit in near proximity so it is an easy snack to grab and go, while remaining healthy.

ALWAYS DRINK WATER 

Keep yourself hydrated at all times! Particularly if you are spending extensive amounts of time in the car or at the office desk. Drinking more water will also keep your stomach fuller for longer! Avoid soft drinks!