Nutrition on the Run…: By Kirsty Exner

Are you always on the go? Think it is difficult to try to fit healthy eating into your lifestyle? Here’s some quick and easy tips to make it easier for you to do:

Plan and post meals/snacks for the week ahead so you know exactly what to purchase and prepare

Make large portions or meals and freeze extras for future use.

Cook extra rice/meat/vegetables and freeze for quick access to create meals.

Place cut-up raw vegetables and fruit in zip-locks so it’s ready to grab and go.

Pack food with you.

Healthy Meals in a Hurry:

Breakfast:

Cereal and milk with sliced fruit

Oatmeal with fruit

Muffin and a glass of milk

Yogurt, cereal and fruit

Lunch/Dinner:

Pureed bean dips (hummus) with pita and veggies

Salads (prepared ahead) – chef salad, tabhouli

Snacks:

Muffins, yogurt, pita bread, dried fruit, fresh fruit, raw veggies, juice, cereal bars, air-popped popcorn, nuts, seeds, hard-boiled eggs, trail mix

Healthy eating IS fast and fun!