Eating well is more difficult than you might think. Like with everything small changes would make for long-lasting results and smart eating is not an exception to the rule.
1. Quality Breakfast
Breakfast is the first meal of the day, but how can you find time for a worthy breakfast that is easy to make? Sometimes I only realize that I skipped my breakfast as I am pulling off the driveway. I suggest to have a short list of versatile breakfasts that are easy to make and nutritionally valuable – parfait, homemade granola cereal, egg sandwich, and my newly discovered Baked Chicken o-la-la.
- 18 oz – Tyson Grilled and Ready chicken strips (any variety you like)
- 1 – Tomato
- 2 – Egg
- 5 tbsp – Milk
- 1 tbsp – Flour
- Salt to taste
- Preheat the over to 375F
- Remove the skin from the tomato: Slice a shallow X into the bottom of the tomato (opposite the stem side). Put it in the boiling water for 25 seconds. Place the tomatoes directly into the bowl of ice water and let them cool off. Begin peeling the skin at the X, pulling the skin back gently.
- Slice the tomato and put it aside.
- Blend eggs, milk, flour and salt.
- Put Tyson chicken strips on the bottom of the baking pan, cover them with tomato slices and pour the egg mixture over.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes
2. Emergency Snack
Nothing gets faster off the eating well track than sudden hunger and a candy bar from the vending machine. Be ready and have an emergency smart food snack in your purse. For example, small packets of food can satisfy your immediate hunger, offer quick nutrition and have a relatively long shelf (or purse) life.
You have to agree these 80 or so calories and will save you from a lot of troubles.
3 Use shortcuts
Slow cooker, rice cooker, and indoor grill will be your best friends if you are always running late, but trying to living healthy. Any time you think you have no time to make a meal, one of these appliances can deliver a quick meal or overnight dish with minimal efforts.
I honestly believe that a slow cooker can make any dish taste better, indoor grill can deliver restaurant quality panini sandwiches, and the rice cooker can also cook buckwheat or quinoa (valuable eating well grains). Just this morning I realized I had no lunch. While I was getting the kids ready to go, the rice cooker produced a great blend of buckwheat and quinoa while an Asian chicken tight by Tyson added the right amount of protein.
4 Spices
Adding flavor to a meal will do more than just make your food smell and taste good. It is also great for the portion control and just might be the key to living well. Flavorful food doesn’t just fill your stomach – it also satisfies your taste buds. And you will quickly discover that it promotes portion control as you will feel full sooner.
5 Last Minute Meals
What is your last-minute plan for the day when you run late and don’t have the time to make dinner? My usual first choice is pizza, but wait – there are other living right options. A follow blogger Christi of Insanity Is Not An Option has an excellent example of a great and quick meal. Her Healthy and Simple Tyson Southwest Chicken Fajitas with Tyson Grilled & Ready Southwestern Style Chicken Breast Strips look incredible.
You will need 1 bag of frozen Tyson Grilled & Ready Southwestern Style Chicken Breast Strips, 1 green bell pepper, 1 small onion, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, Juice of 1 lime, 2 Tbsp Ground Cumin, 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (split in half), 1 Avocado, Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, Soft Flour Tortillas. Continue reading. And look for more “Just Add This” recipes cbSocially Pinterest Board.
How would you simplify eating well this year?
Thanks for the tips – my New Year’s Eve resolution was too eat healthier. I will certainly be checking out the website.
Breakfast is so important and yet I often skip it! I need to do better..
Oh yum! Looks like some great meals!
Great share!!!
I think spices really make a huge difference! They add such flavor without adding a ton of calories!
How about cleaning out all the junk food from your pantry? I just did that and it helped tremendously!
I love Tyson chicken. I love that I can just grab it, even last minute.
I’ve been trying to consume more water. It not only keeps me filling full, but cuts down on the sodium and sugar intake as well.
First off, those food pics have me DROOLING. Yum.
The breakfast chicken sounds interesting! I like Tyson’s strips, they’re healthy and easy to use.
Lots of fantastic tips – thanks. I must admit to skipping breakfast regularly. The chicken bake looks delicious.
These are great tips! And just last week I tried the chicken strips to go with a simple salad. It was the perfect protein addition to the salad and delicious too. I used the leftover chicken in a tomato soup two days later, which got rave reviews from my roommates! – Katy
We’ve simplified by planning out our meals a week at a time. This allows for similar ingredients over multiple recipes and fewer trips to the store.
Great tips! I love how easy it is to make so many of these delicious options! No excuses for not eating well!
I never thought of using a rice cooker for other foods – great tip!
Especially when I had my kids at home, I think having 5-10 simple meals that you can whip up anytime is essential!
Fantastic recipes and photography Lena. You are getting really good! I totally want to try that breakfast meal.
I’m going to have to try that breakfast chicken! The Asian chicken sounds delicious too! #client
Great tips! And thanks for the link back love. My #1 health tip is low sodium all the way, all day. #2 is drink plenty of water which I always struggle with! #client
Great tips on easy meals! Love this post! #client
I love the emergency snacks. When I am in a rush these snacks help a lot instead of going through a drive through. Thanks.