The Problem
One of the biggest reasons we hear when people are asked ‘’What holds you back from eating healthily?’’ It nearly always comes down, ‘ ’I don’t have the time.’’
With life always seemingly throwing obstacle after obstacle at us, making time can be more difficult. Too often people will go to the ‘’Meal Deal’’ isle of a supermarket and grab a quick sandwich, packet of crisps, and a drink. Thinking you’re eating all healthy but you’re consuming close to 1,000 calories.
Others will spend an average of 7 ½ hours of cooking per week prepping their meals and snacks, trying to lead a healthy lifestyle. But spending all that time on meal prepping really eats into your personal time, and you need to have some fun in your life!
The Choices
Opt for Nutrient-Dense Foods
When you're short on time, it’s easy to reach for processed snacks or fast food. Instead, focus on keeping nutrient-dense options on hand. Stock your kitchen with fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. These foods not only provide essential nutrients but also keep you fuller for longer, making it easier to resist less healthy options.
Stay Hydrated
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to forget about hydration. Carry a reusable water bottle with you and aim to drink throughout the day. Staying hydrated not only helps with concentration and energy levels but can also curb unnecessary snacking as it can help you to feel more full.
Make Smart Snack Choices
Busy days often lead to hunger, but reaching for sugary snacks can lead to an energy crash. Instead, prepare healthy snacks in advance. Options like carrot sticks with hummus, Greek yoghurt with berries, or a handful of nuts can keep your energy levels stable and your cravings in check.
Get a good nights sleep
being well rested for the busy day ahead will help you tackle anything your day throws at you, including stress, making you less likely to opt for 'treats' inbetween meals and those naughty takeaways when you're too tired to cook.
Failure to plan is planning to fail
The foundation of any healthy lifestyle is effective planning. Take some time each week to map out your meals and activities. Make sure you have all of the healthy meals and snacks on hand to avoid those sweet cravings and subsequent late-night trips to the shop!
Let us here at Prepped Pots be your solution! We can save you time, we can save you money, and we can keep you on track with your health goals.
We believe that variety is the spice of life! Boring food is unsustainable, whereas enjoying your food gives you a greater chance of sticking to your plan and achieving your goals.
Just check out our range, we guarantee you that you will find multiple meals you love!
We want to understand your needs, and its easy for someone online to just say, ‘’just wake up at 5am and make your meals for the day then.’’ We know that’s unfeasible for most people. Our job is to make your life easier, so all you have to do is put one of our delicious meals in the microwave, give it a couple minutes, then you’re good to go, and enjoy!
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be time consuming, boring, or stressful. We have your back!