We;re heading into one fo the craziest times of the year ,followed by a holiday season full of all sorts of bad for you treat.s This can result in all sorts of problems from constipation to sleeplessness. Eat healthy and you'll feel fine until the New Year.
Crazy schedules can mean microwave ro take out foods. These are not always the best choices. yes, it's fun to have pizza every once in a while but not two or thee times a week.This also applies to those fat food dinners too. There's always too much salt or chemicals in them. This could lead to everything from constipation to migraine head aches. Also all that fried food , especially that bucket of thighs and wings can lead to everything from added fat to high blood pressure. Then there's the foods on the go. So many people love a latte and a doughnut but all that sugar - and caffeine might give you a rush and a boost to last until midnight but try to fall asleep with all that in you. Save the pumpkin doughnuts for one a week like a Sunday snack.Candy is also another booster many turn to. while dark chocolate is excellent for you - that's later - milk chocolate isn't . There's too much fat thanks to the milk in it. Even protein bars can be poison to the system. These are the ones that are loaded with sweeteners, colors and additives.
What do you eat during these crazy times when there's not enough time for cooking a good, decent meal.Salads work for now but what about those days when the temps drop and the family is craving a hot meal? You could make a hot salad with even warmed protein such as rotisserie chicken or warmed left over London Broil or round steak. Add steamed carrots and kale along with broccoli and cauliflower.. Use a regular vinaigrette to dress it.Another idea is to think about versatile veggies such as spinach and kale. Spinach can be perfect in crepes or in a salad. It makes an excellent side , and add flavor and color to any sandwich. Kale chips are a better choice than potato chips ande easy to make in the air fryer. You can spice them up with a dusting of hot pepper ro leave them plain. Cooked kale with olive oil and garlic makes for a perfect side but add rice and it;s a healthy and quick to make main course. what about a tasty main course. Try a sheet pan meal with broccoli and carrots gracing it. Just toss the veggies and meat in lemon juice and olive oil. Fish too makes for a healthy meal. Think sheet pan with salmon and rosemary smashed potatoes for a healthy take on fish and chips. End the meal with good for you dark chocolate.
Eat sane during these crazy times. Have good food that won't mess up your system. You'll feel better and able to deal with fall's wild schedule.
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