Do you dread the thought of meal prepping?
Do you feel guilty about buying your lunch out?
Are you opting for takeout to save time and effort?
Don’t worry, we’ve all been there.
Eating a healthy and balanced diet should not feel like a chore, nor should it require hours of preparation. We have enough on our (metaphorical) plates to think about what’s for dinner. And when it all becomes a bit too much, it’s easier to resort to beans on toast, albeit a classic (in moderation)!
Let me show you how to eat well, “lazy-girl-style” with a few simple hacks to ensure you are meeting your daily nutritional needs, with minimal time spent in the kitchen.
Prioritise plants!
We all know the nutritional benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. They are back with nutrients and antioxidants to boost your immunity, heart and gut health. The best part? They are nature’s simplest snack. Looking for something quick and easy between meals? Try a banana with a scoop of peanut butter for protein, or carrot sticks with hummus, or a handful of unsalted nuts!
Meet your macronutrients!
Not sure what to eat? Or where to even begin? Protein, fats and carbohydrates are a good place to start. Keep a combination of each on hand to make mealtime simple. Here are some of our Lazy Girl favourites.
Protein – tuna, eggs, grilled chicken, greek yoghurt, ricotta, feta cheese
Fats – avocado, olive oil, hemp seeds, nuts, chia seeds, nut butters
Carbohydrates – quinoa, sourdough bread, brown rice, legumes, oats, rice crackers, nuts
Our favourite Lazy Girl combinations?
- Tuna on rice crackers with avocado
- Greek yoghurt, hemp seeds and peanut butter
- Sourdough, ricotta, hemp seeds, nut butter, banana
Save some for later!
Cooking tonight? Why not try doubling the ingredients and saving half for tomorrow? Our tip: keep certain foods separate to keep them fresh and easy to assemble. Bake a large tray of veggies, cook quinoa or brown rice and add a boiled egg or can of tuna. Condiments such as chilli flakes, extra virgin olive oil, himalayan salt flakes and cracked pepper can turn any meal from a 3 to an 8 / 10.
Keep things simple!
Striving to be a chef in the kitchen might just leave you feeling overwhelmed. Save the challenge for the weekend and during the week.
Swap a lasagne for a veggie-packed pasta, sushi for a homemade poke bowl and a roasted chicken for a one-pot chicken stir fry.
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