Five Practical Nutrition Tips for Busy People
Being time-poor is the number one reason that people feel like they are not eating as well as they would like to be.
Here are five practical tips to help you nourish your body and mind, so that you have the energy, mental capacity, and physical health to enjoy your life and feel your best!
COOK IN BULK
This is my absolute number one time saver. Every single time I cook bolognese, curry, soup, stew, or Mexican bean mix, or anything else freezable, I make about five times the amount we need for that night and freeze in portions. An absolute must for those midweek manic nights!
2. PLAN AHEAD
Even if you don’t want to commit to a rigid meal plan, try to at least have an idea of the general outline of the meals for the week. This will save you time on the shopping, and also help to reduce the decision fatigue that can come from having to decide what you want to cook and eat after you’ve been running around all day!
3. K.I.S.S.
Keep It Simple, Sunshine. You don’t have to create a masterpiece every night to be eating a nutrient-dense and delicious meal. A piece of fish with 3 different veggies is super easy, can be cooked in one pan, and is always a crowd pleaser.
4. READY-MADE MEALS
Whilst they’ve gotten a bad rap in the past due to high levels of sodium and saturated fats, ready-made meals have come a long way in recent times, and many now have a focus on nutrition. If there’s time to add an extra veg or two, even better.
5. SLOW COOKER
Hands down, the slow cooker is the best investment for those days when you have no time between picking the kids up, driving them around to their various extra-curricular activities, and having a bunch of hangry family members (you included) come 6pm. In the morning, throw some chickpeas, tinned tomatoes, herbs/spices, meat if you like, and some veggies into the slow cooker, turn it on, and breathe in those delicious aromas when you re-enter the house at 6pm.
