A Happy Healthy You in 2010: Tip 1

Healthy Food Bytes: A Happy Healthy You in 2010

Acquire new healthy habit this coming year.

Healthy Tip 1
Plan ahead and stock your fridge with healthful grabs that you’ll have access to all week.

Carrot sticks
Cucumber slices
Red Bell Pepper slices
Radish pieces
Sugar snap peas
Celery Sticks

You can put a little of each in a small container or zip lock bags and store for weekly use.
Just grab one on your way to work. My confession – Sometimes I use a little (very little) ranch dressing b/c it just makes me eat more veggies.

Or, put each veggie in containers separately for quick grabs. I love non-hydrogenated peanut butter on celery and I love carrot sticks, red bell pepper sticks and cucumber with hummus (see previous posts for hummus recipes).

Take short cuts by buying pre-cut veggies. But remember, they will cost more.

Clean and chop dark green leafy veggies and store in zip lock bags for easy grabs all week. Sprinkle a little feta cheese, a few Klamata olives, pecans, and your favorite vinaigrette. You can buy it pre-washed and pre-chopped. If it’s pre-washed and pre-chopped in your fridge, you’ll be more likely to eat it more often. Try to eat at least one green leafy salad every day. Don’t overdo the salad dressing. About 2 tablespoons max for one serving.

Protein you should have on hand for easy access:
Keep boiled eggs in the fridge for the week. Use in salads or as a morning snack.

Keep nuts on hand – my favorites are Walnuts, Pecans, sliced Almonds. Sprinkle them on salads, add to your oatmeal or cereal. A small handful of nuts should be enough – they are high in fat – but good fat, which are vital to good health.

If you don’t like a particular veggie or nut, may I suggest you try them on a regular basis. You may acquire a taste for them if you keep trying. They are so good for you. And, eating a variety is very important to getting maximum amount of nutrients. We need a variety of nutrients on a regular basis to help fight sickness and diseases.

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