We’re all looking for simple ways to eat healthy when we’re so busy.

Being busy doesn’t mean we need to resort to unhealthy food, at least most of the time. If anything, we should try and do the opposite. Being busy means we’re constantly on the go, and hence nutrition should rank high on our priority list.

There are plenty of ways and means to ensure that we nourish ourselves with good food.

Ready to rumble? Here we go!

1. Stock the good stuff

Don’t make the mistake of letting junk come into your house. Out of sight, out of mind. If you want to indulge once in a while, buy whatever it is that you want, eat it, and so be it.

2. Have a healthy snack list

If you don’t have one yet – here’s mine!
Once your blood sugar levels drop, you’re bound to crave carbs or sugary stuff, and not only that, being hungry only makes you reach for the easiest-to-consume snack!

3. Batch cook

Most of your recipes should be one you can cook in batches. It’s not worth wasting your energy on just one meal. You can have an extra portion for next day’s lunch, or repurpose into another meal, or…

4. …freeze

This one’s a favourite of mine! I love to batch cook, and then freeze. Who wants to spend precious time cooking everyday? Definitely not me!

5. Keep it simple

Be realistic. Any recipe with more ingredients than you can remember, and with way too much prep work is NOT a good idea.

6. Prepare

Fresh fruit? Wash and chop for 2-3 days. Make sure it’s stored in an airtight container to try and ‘hold on’ to as much nutritional content as possible. Fresh veggies? You can do the same with a few such as bell peppers and carrots. They’re delicious dipped into hummus as an easy snack.

There go my 5 simple ways to eat healthy when you’re busy. It’s actually pretty easy to do once you get the knack of it!

PS: On Tuesday, during my live, I’m chatting about eating healthily on the go. Granted, it’s far simpler to do so at home, but with a few more tips you can easily extend your healthy habits to when you’re out and about!
Join me next week; place and time – the Mama Manual Facebook page at 4:30pm Malta time (that’s GMT +2).