If I had a nickel for every time a client said to me:
‘Oh I ate that because I had nothing else in the house’
Then I’d have a lot of nickels!
Eating healthily is simple.
That’s not to say it’s easy but it is straight forward.
Pick 3-4 healthy breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks and eat these through the week mixed in with a couple of treats.
Do that consistently and you’re on to a winner!
There’s no magic formula, it just takes a bit of time.
What people struggle with the most is the planning side of things.
This is hands down the most important aspect of a healthy diet.
You have to plan – plan what you eat, when you shop, the foods in the house, when you cook.
If you wing it you’re up against it from the start.
To help you with your planning here is a list of some core foods you should ALWAYS have in the kitchen.
Which means you can always have something healthy to eat:
1. Eggs
2. Spinach
3. Lean protein (chicken/turkey) or white fish
4. Coconut oil
5. Blueberries/cherries
6. Broccoli
7. Sweet Potatoes
8. Brown/basmati rice
9. Herbs and spices
10. Salad ingredients (lettuce, cucumber, peppers, tomatoes)
1. Eggs
2. Spinach
3. Lean protein (chicken/turkey) or white fish
4. Coconut oil
5. Blueberries/cherries
6. Broccoli
7. Sweet Potatoes
8. Brown/basmati rice
9. Herbs and spices
10. Salad ingredients (lettuce, cucumber, peppers, tomatoes)
Ensuring you’ve always got these knocking about the kitchen guarantees you’ve got a good option. This will keep your diet on track and keep you on target to reach your goals.
Smoothies, omelettes, stir frys are easy to rustle up with these ingredients.
So get shopping!
Jamie Stedman
PS Need some inspiration for what to cook, check out my recipe book:
