Is it time to try a new Filipino vegetable dish?

Work just doesn’t end when you’re a #SuperMom. That’s why eating healthy can be tough. Between work deadlines and raising kids, when can you even think of squeezing in that healthy lunch? There’s just simply not enough hours in the day. However, having a healthy diet is essential to your wellbeing. Read on for some tips for healthy eating for busy people.

Eating for better health

 It may be tempting to resort to junk food or ordering out, but these would not be your healthiest option. Consuming junk food and processed food contributes to obesity, and other long-term diseases like heart problems, and cancer1. Diabetes is also a likely result of an unhealthy diet, with the Global Nutrition Report noting that in the Philippines, diabetes is estimated to affect 7.9% of adult men, and 7.8% of adult women2.

A healthy diet is essential to reducing the risk of these conditions. Here are some tips for healthy eating for busy people.

Healthy eating for busy people

Eat healthier snacks

 You can start by choosing healthier snack options 3 4 5 6. Instead of filling your shopping cart with junk food and anything you find on the shelf, go for granola and protein bars. You can also try preparing healthier fruit and vegetable snacks instead of the processed ones.

Try easy-to-prepare meals

 Cooking can be hard on a busy schedule 4 5 6, but there’s no shame in opting for easier or faster recipes! You can easily find recipes online for some easy-to-prepare meals that can save you time.

You can dedicate some time over the weekend to cook meals for the whole week, or prep food the night before.

Try chopping your veggies in one big batch so you can assemble batch for salads over the next few days. You can also try preparing overnight oats for a healthy breakfast the next morning. And when you’re really short on time, try cooking up some pasta and mixing it with bottled pasta sauce.

If you’re up for it, you can try adding some healthy Filipino vegetable dishes to your daily diet, like ginataang gulay, vegetable okoy, or ginisang monggo. Not only is cooking at home more cost-effective, it’s healthier too!

Healthier restaurant or takeout options

 Sometimes even with all the meal prepping and food planning, you’re left with no other choice but to eat out. This can especially be true if your work requires you to travel a lot or attend meetings over lunch and dinner.

For situations like these, try to go for the healthiest options on the menu. Choose dishes that have more vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein 4 5. Also try to skip on the sauce while you’re at it since sauces and dips can tend to pack in some unnecessary carbs 7.

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