The most common thing I have heard when sitting down to a Nutritional consultation is ” I know what to eat but just don’t have the time”.
Think of food like like fuel for your your car, you wouldn’t fill your car with leaded fuel instead of unleaded fuel. Your body reacts the same way, you want to feel energized and on top of things then load up on the right foods.
The keys to success is to make things quick and simple, please read on for my tips to choosing the correct foods.
PREPARATION IS KEY – Preparation just makes things simple and keeps you on the right path. Set yourself a time once a week or even fortnight where you purchase groceries. Having the refrigerator stocked with supplies guarantees better food options. If you still don’t have the time to purchase groceries set your self up an account with the one of the grocery chains like Coles, who will deliver your groceries to your door once selected over the Internet,VERY EASY.
NO TIME TO COOK – I know the feeling, I have just worked a 12-14hr day and the last thing I feel like doing is cooking over a hot stove.This is one obstacle that is easy to overcome. Two pieces of cooking equipment that have been very useful for me and having limited time to cook. The slow cooker (set and forget) is great option for your meats as you can prepare anytime and leave them to slow cook during the day whilst your at the office.The Internet provides millions of recipes,OK maybe not millions i maybe exaggerating there but there’s loads of options for variety. Next option to cooking your delicious veges is the steamer, simply cut up your vegetables and place in the steamer and place on a timer option (set and forget). Also steaming your vegetables is the best way to prepare your vegetables as it locks all the nutrients and vitamins in.
EATING HEALTHY IS TOO EXPENSIVE – This does not have to be the case. What determines the price of your groceries is more about where your purchase your food from. I have found a way around this and its simple, I use a Fruit and Vegetable market. Find a Fruit and Vegetable shop or market close to you (Paddy’s in China Town)and you will be very surprised at most items being at least 50-70% of the usual price, I challenge you to check it out. You will find that most are neighbored by Seafood dealers and Butchery’s.
WHAT DO EAT – What can i eat? The simple rule of thumb that i use. If a caveman wasn’t able to find it to eat then its a NO! This means what you are about to eat is not processed and is REAL FOOD! If you would like a simple meal plan to follow please use this website paleo plan its around $9 US A MONTH and will give you everything from a grocery item list,meal plan and recipes,VERY EASY
I CHALLENGE you to introduce one of these steps in week by week starting from week 1 to 4, as i know this will start to introduce healthy eating habits and KEEP THINGS SIMPLE IN THIS TIME DEMANDING WORLD!