Just because you're always on the go doesn't mean you can't eat healthy. Most food is healthier when raw, rather than cooked and mixed with oils and other ingredients--which can save you time. If you can stand snacking on fruits and vegetables all the time, consider keeping them around as a quick pick-me-up when you're hungry. For more elaborate meals, it's still possible to come up with healthy dishes that won't take long to put together.
Step 1
Plan your meals in advance. Either cook large servings over the weekend and freeze--so you can simply heat them up when it's time for a meal--or at least plan your menu so the only thing you need to do at dinner time is to put the ingredients together. Shop once a week and buy everything you will need for those meals, so you don't need to spend time during the week getting extras.
Step 2
Use a slow cooker. Throw the ingredients into it in the morning, before you go to work, and the meal will be ready by the time you're back. Lean proteins, such as turkey or chicken, do well in slow cookers, and so does brown rice, vegetables and beans. An electric grill can also save you time, as you only need to put the meat in, close the lid, and do something else while you wait for it to be ready.
Step 3
Have healthy food readily available. Put together small sandwich bags containing single-serving snacks such as baby carrots, pretzels or nuts. Throw those in the fridge so you can simply grab one when you're in a hurry and don't have time to sit down to eat. These are also a good way to avoid trips to the vending machine because there's nothing else available to snack on.
Step 4
Stir-fry your meals. This is probably the fastest way to put a meal together. Simply throw tofu or meat and vegetables into a wok and add a little bit of olive or peanut oil. Cook for a few minutes and serve over rice or buckwheat. Make an extra batch so you can have leftovers for lunch.
Step 5
Have lots of vegetables available. Put fresh vegetables into salads or stir-frys. Throw frozen vegetables into the microwave or a pot of boiling water to make a side dish. You can also chop frozen vegetables and add them to broth to make a quick soup. You can also add nuts to salads or stir-frys.
Things You'll Need
- Slow cooker or grill
- Wok
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