I swear we live in a magical time, eating healthy is actually easier than ever and you don’t have to spend hours prepping and cooking. 

I have alot of talents, but being a domestic goddess is not one of them 😂. If you’ve ever tried one of my recipes, you can attest they are easy peasy lol 
 I wanted to share with you my 7 favorite foods to help you hit your goals without killing yourself in the kitchen: 

1. Frozen veggie bags

I live by these. Birdseye steam fresh can do no wrong in my eyes. The pasta bags are amazing for a quick lunch option and have up to 20g of protein in a bag. Come dinner time, I usually don’t have time to roast veggies in the oven for an hour, so I pop the frozen ones directly into the air fryer, and they’re ready in 10 minutes.

Fresh veggies might taste a little better, but don’t worry you’re still getting tons of nutrients from the frozen ones! Also lazy factor: you don’t have to chop everything up. And you don’t have to worry about them going bad. Win, win. 

2. Frozen Fruit

Pretty sure every time I buy raspberries, I find one with mold in it 🤢… just me? maybe I’m bad luck. I usually stock up on fresh apples or oranges for the week, but frozen berries, pineapple, and mango make great treats. I usually throw frozen berries into my morning yogurt or use them for a quick smoothie. Fruit is a great way to help get your daily fiber goal too. 

3. Rotisserie Chicken 

Seriously the ultimate lunch, protein hack. The only problem with these chickens is they are so good I eat them too quickly. No one wants to eat bland boring chicken. Grab one from the rotisserie anytime you hit the supermarket to have extra protein always on hand. You can even add this to our frozen veggies and you have a full meal for lunch. 

4. Microwavable Rice 

So far I’ve shared easy ways to add in veggies, fruit, protein, and now here’s an easy way to add in some more filling carbs. I honestly can’t tell you the last time I made normal rice. I have some saved for hurricane season, but why would I spend 20 minutes cooking rice when half of it ends up stuck to the bottom of the pot anyway. Instead, I can throw in microwavable rice for 90 seconds and be good to go. 

5. Smoothies

At the end of the day, when you have random macros left smoothies are the ultimate catch-all. Need more carbs: add more fruit. Need more fiber: add kale that you won’t even taste. Need more fats: add peanut butter. Then obviously, need more protein: add protein powder.

I always recommend prioritizing whole foods over supplements, but protein powder is the one supplement that can really make hitting your goals astronomically easier. 

6.  Flavor Town 

Eating healthy does not have to be boring! Load your food up with spices and seasoning. Unless you’re eating a ton of processed foods, you really don’t need to worry too much about sodium intake. Just make sure you’re drinking enough water!

Trader Joes has amazing seasoning blends with Everything but The Bagel or Everything but The Elote. Mustard, Hot Sauce, and A1 steak sauce are very low calorie options to add more flavor. And finally salsa! Salsa is literally extra veggies in your diet that pack a ton of flavor. Try cooking chicken in the crockpot with a jar of salsa to have on hand during the week. 

7. Meal Prep Services

If 10-minute meals are still too much for you, hit up a local meal prep service. And I don’t mean Hellofresh or Blue Apron (we are avoiding cooking here). But actual meal prep services will supply you with already cooked meals that include all the macros, nutrition values, ready to go in Tupperware that you can throw in the freezer or microwave whenever you need it. Time is money, sometimes it’s worth the investment to save you the hassle. 

If you check my cabinets and fridge any given week, it’s sure to be filled with all these things. There’s no excuse for not having time to get to the grocery store or letting food go bad. 

The most important thing is to find easy foods you enjoy and that work for you!