We’re all looking for quick but healthy eating tips when we’re so busy.

Being busy doesn’t mean we need to resort to unhealthy food, at least most of the time. If anything, we should try and do the opposite. Being busy means we’re constantly on the go, and hence nutrition should rank high on our priority list.

There are plenty of ways and means to ensure that we nourish ourselves with good food.

Ready to rumble? Here we go!

1. Stock the good stuff

If you’re the type to not let a packet of biscuits rest before you empty it, then don’t make the mistake of letting junk come into your house. Out of sight, out of mind. If you want to indulge once in a while, buy whatever it is that you want, eat it, and so be it. Otherwise, think about stuffing all the goodies away into a box, preferably stored in a top cupboard.

2. Have a healthy snack list

If you don’t have one yet – here’s mine!
Once your blood sugar levels drop, you’re bound to crave carbs or sugary stuff, and not only that, being hungry only makes you reach for the easiest-to-consume snack!

3. Batch cook

Most of your recipes should be one you can cook in batches. It’s not worth wasting your energy on just one meal. You can have an extra portion for next day’s lunch, or repurpose into another meal, or…

4. …freeze

This one’s a favourite of mine! I love to batch cook, and then freeze. Who wants to spend precious time cooking everyday? Definitely not me! Take 1 dinner recipe once a week, triple it, and you’ll be able to enjoy no-cook-days 2-3 times a week!

5. Keep it simple

Be realistic. Any recipe with more ingredients than you can remember, and with way too much prep work is NOT a good idea. Watch out for ingredients which are hard to source, or need a lot of chopping. The simpler and easier the better.

6. Prepare

Fresh fruit? Wash and chop for 2-3 days. Make sure it’s stored in an airtight container to try and ‘hold on’ to as much nutritional content as possible. Fresh veggies? You can do the same with a few such as bell peppers and carrots. They’re delicious dipped into hummus as an easy snack.

7. Read the labels

I’m no nutritionist, but what I like to do is check out 2 main things on labels. 1 – sugar. 2 – preservatives. I avoid preservatives like the plague, and very rarely do I buy items that have any. It’s easy to spot them, they have a code: E and 3 digits, for example, E200. I cannot say I do not consume foods with sugar, but 90% of the time, I’m eating low or no sugar snacks and foods. Luckily, we have a lot of alternatives available today. We just have to be aware, and do a little looking into. Once you find your favourite products which you know are low in sugar or preservative-free, then it’s easy to just rebuy!

8. Meal plan

The most obvious tip that everyone and his mum goes on about (including me haha). But have you actually done something about it? Hey, I understand if not. It took me years before I moved into action. Start small: join my 3 day Meal Planning Challenge. Get on our waitlist and be the first to know when doors are open. Click here to save your seat (we have prizes, and a juicy bonus if you join from the waitlist).

There go my 8 healthy eating tips for when you’re busy. It’s actually quite easy to do once you get the knack of it!

Love,

Nakita xxx