Eating healthy on the go – My Tips!

We’ve heard tall the excuses haven’t we?

-       I’m too busy to focus on eating well

-       There’s just no time to make a lunch or snacks

-       I can’t be bothered carrying a lunch let alone making one 

-       I’m on the road a lot and have limited options

-       I’m not sure what is considered healthy
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My tip for you is: Find and stop at the grocery store – not a fast food drive through!

Most big chain grocery stores now days offer a decent variety of foods you can grab on the go.  It is well priced considering you are eating out, and usually made fresh the same day.  If you can venture into a european or middle eastern style market, you'll find and even more interesting variety to chose from.  You still need to be cautious on your choices but at least the healthy options are there.   

These pre-made salads are a good size and if you chose the dark leafed ones with the most colourful variety of vegetables, you can't really go wrong... unless you chose the wrong dressing!  Pick a vinaigrette style dressing (or don't use any at all) and use about a table spoon's worth.  

If you're a big sushi lover, don't bother getting your hopes up with grocery store sushi.  However, if you're not too picky, this could be a decent option as long as you pick the ones that aren't covered with sauce and filled with too much processed crab.  Stick with the basics like salmon, avocado, cucs & carrots if you want to keep it somewhat lean & healthy.    

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 Stick to colourful salads with signature grain, bean or lentil blends.  They may seem a little pricier but you will not need much as they are usually pretty filling.

Things like cheeses, olives, nice breads, humus or smoked salmon are also usually available near this section of the grocery store.

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One of my faves - Loblaw's quinoa roasted corn & spinach salad

Avoid anything that consists of mayo being the main ingredient like these potato and macaroni salads.  They are full of empty calories and will likely make you feel heavy and hungry again quickly.  Roasted chicken is something I always like to get at the grocery store when I eat there on the go.  Just make sure you can tell the difference between roasted and deep fried ;-)

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Looking for a snack? Walk through the nuts and dried fruit aisle instead of the chips and candy.