 When I do not plan ahead for my week's meals, I can pretty much guarantee I will not eat as healthy nor in regular intervals. Sad, but true. I eat what is easily available. That means grabbing unhealthy snacks from the pantry or maybe even doing a drive through just because I'm hungry and I'm doing what I need to do while on the go; however, when I plan ahead for the week my whole mindset is completely different. I eat with with the sole purpose of fueling the body, I eat at regular intervals and my choices are typically healthy and balanced. So what gives? If I know I eat better and healthier when I plan properly, why don't I do it ALL THE TIME? I'm human and sometimes life gets in the way and it just doesn't happen and I fly by the seat of my pants. It is just a reality of life sometimes. This week I was determined to have healthy, tasty options available. |  What works for me with planning for the week? Keep it simple. Do you typically cook like a chef in a 5-star restaurant? Now is not the time to start. Simple recipes with a few ingredients makes planning easier to adhere to. Be creative and don't restrict yourself to cumbersome/fancy recipes. Think of things YOU like and put them together. Come up with at least 2 different options from the same ingredients. You will appreciate this small variance as the week progresses and it will prevent food boredom. Keep it savory, but mind the sodium. When food tastes good, you are satisfied longer, but sodium water logs the body. Make the food easy to eat on the go. Think zip lock bags, think driving in the car, think no fuss. Chock in as many veggies in as you can. Fact is that I'm not a huge veggie lover, but if it is ALREADY in my meat, it goes down pretty easy. |
Turkey Burgers and Stuffed Peppers with Turkey
| Ingredients: Ground Turkey Spinach Pepper trio (red, yellow, orange) Red onion Garlic powder Cayanne Pepper Worchesher Sauce (in burgers only) | Typical Meals Combos: Turkey Burger, cucumber slices balsamic & feta chz Stuffed Pepper with steamed brussell sprouts Turkey Burger with whole wheat pita, salsa, avocado Stuffed Pepper w/ brown rice |
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