Simple Ways to Maintain a Healthy Meal Plan
March 7, 2016
People sometimes mistakenly think that following a healthy meal plan is difficult, time-consuming or expensive, but that’s not true at all. In fact, I have been focusing on healthy eating this year and the tips I’ll share with you here today are easy and simple! In an effort to focus on my health, I’m trying to exercise most days of the week and also make smart food choices, like sticking to lean proteins, fruits & veggies. I’m also going to show you how Healthy Choice Simply Café Steamers really simplifies my weekly meal prep.
Simple Ways to Maintain a Healthy Meal Plan
Simple Ways to Maintain a Healthy Meal Plan
Eating healthier foods starts at the supermarket. I make sure to buy plenty of fresh fruits & vegetables whenever I go shopping for groceries. However, I have noticed that if I leave the fruits & vegetables in their original containers, I am more likely to forget about them. Plus, if I wait until I’m already hungry for a snack, it may seem like too much effort to then wash, cut and prep the fruits & veggies. So one way I’ve managed to make fruits & vegetables a bigger part of my diet is by washing & cutting them once I get home from the supermarket.
Simple Ways to Maintain a Healthy Meal Plan
I start by washing and cutting all my fruits & vegetables, such as apples, broccoli, celery, carrots, etc. I then place them inside little zippered plastic bags. I store these in my refrigerator and when I need something crunchy to snack on, I grab some carrots! Craving something a little sweeter? I grab some apple slices. By having them washed, pre-cut and ready for snacking, I’m making it so much more convenient for myself to grab a healthy snack, rather than chips or cookies! Plus, if I’m leaving the house and want a snack to-go, I already have these healthy snacks in portable bags!
Simple Ways to Maintain a Healthy Meal Plan
Another thing I’ve been doing recently is making sure I drink plenty of water each day. It’s essential to consume enough water on a daily basis to make sure you replenish your body with the hydration it needs. However, plain water can definitely get boring! I’ve learned that by adding some fruits or herbs into my water, I can make it much more appetizing for myself.
Simple Ways to Maintain a Healthy Meal Plan
I like to add some lemon slices and frozen raspberries to my pitcher of iced water. The bright colors just make me smile! The tart citrus flavor from the lemon complements the slightly sweet berry flavor nicely. Oh, and the longer you let this water sit, the stronger and more vibrant the flavors become!
Simple Ways to Maintain a Healthy Meal Plan
During the week, I’m usually busy from morning until evening. That’s why when it comes time for lunch, I’m always looking for something convenient, satisfying and wholesome. That’s why I’ve been really enjoying the Healthy Choice Simply Café Steamers meals.
Simple Ways to Maintain a Healthy Meal Plan
I love that the Healthy Choice Simply Café Steamers feature 100% natural proteins and absolutely no artificial ingredients. In fact, the meals use steam to prepare tasty, nutritious meals with crisp vegetables and juicy proteins. The meals can be conveniently prepared in the microwave in a matter of minutes and feature an innovative tray-in-tray steam cooking method, which keeps ingredients separate during heating. Once the meal comes out of the microwave, you simply pour the steamed vegetables into the sauce tray and stir to combine.
Simple Ways to Maintain a Healthy Meal Plan
There are many different varieties of the Healthy Choice Simply Café Steamers, such as Meatball Marinara, Chicken Fried Rice, Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo and Chicken & Vegetable Stir Fry. I love that all meals have less than 310 calories! I tried the Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo and it was absolutely delicious. I love that the ingredients aren’t frozen in the sauce so the final product is so fresh & delicious.
Simple Ways to Maintain a Healthy Meal Plan
Did you know that Healthy Choice is the only major brand in the frozen meals section that can call 100% of its products “healthy” as approved by the FDA? That’s pretty amazing! Each meal contains a proper mix of vitamins, nutrients and protein, making Healthy Choice Simply Café Steamers a fabulous meal option for home or on-the-go! Each bite is bursting with delicious, wholesome flavors!
Simple Ways to Maintain a Healthy Meal Plan
If you haven’t tried them yet, be sure to look for Healthy Choice Simply Café Steamers in the freezer aisle of your local supermarket or grocery store!
Now, learn more about how Healthy Choice Simply Café Steamers can simplify your healthy meal prep and tell me: How do you make sure you eat healthy when you’re busy? Have you tried this clever tray-in-tray feature of Healthy Choice Simply Café Steamers meals? Which flavor would you like to try?
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
I love that water. It looks so refreshing!
We always buy Healthy Choice meals! Thanks for sharing these tips.
I do the same thing with the cut fruits & veggies. It really helps to keep me going for healthy snacks!
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Sometimes figuring out how you can maintain healthy eating through a menu plan can be overwhelming. You might not know where to start. It looks like you have laid out some great options and made it more simple. I love the idea of having a healthy choice meal!
Eating healthy is one of the hardest things that I struggle with doing. I love that you have the food ideas listed with easy prep instructions. I know if I can make time for anything else I need to make time for my health
Perfect time for me to read this. My husband and I decided we’re going to change how we eat. I love the idea of having snacks cut up already for easy snacking. I think the “planning” will help me stay on goal!
Taking the extra time to wash and cut up produce is so convenient when you are on the run! I used to do a lot of meal prep and it made meals so quick and easy. I really like the Healthy Choice steamers but have never seen these ones, I will have to keep an eye out for them.
It’s a good thing that you have Healthy Choice as a one-stop store for choosing healthy food. Shopping there alone can help improve knowledge about food which are healthy and which aren’t. Organizing fruits and veggies to individual pouches involves some work in the kitchen. Kudos to your efforts.
These are a few really great tips to help eating healthier not seem so daunting. I think the prep time is what always leads me to the sometimes faster but not as healthy choices. It’s good to know I can get the best of both worlds with these tips!
I feel hungry when I see your images in this article 🙂 Besides ownership of good sleeps, we also have to be careful about what we eat. Thanks for sharing for us.