Did you know that making SMALL changes in your diet can make a BIG difference?
Here are some simple swaps that you can make on your next grocery store trip and meal prep day.
Out with the: Sugary Drinks
In with the: Water infused with fruit/veggies
Ok, we know you've heard this before but it makes perfect sense to start here. PLEASE throw out all the sodas, sports drinks and energy drinks that contain deadly amounts of added sugars. Also keep in mind DIET versions also contain ingredients that are harmful for the body when consumed repeatedly over time. Avoid
For a sports drink you can simply have water with a sprinkle of salt or a packet of unsweetened, unflavored electrolyte mix.
Out with the: Instant Oatmeal Packets
In with the: Steel-Cut Oats or Refrigerated Ready Oats
Those instant oatmeal packs you grew up on are very starchy and high in added sugars. This could spike your blood sugar. Steel-cut oats are full of nutrients, including selenium, vitamin B1 and fiber, which prolongs digestion. They do take a while to cook so an option to try is cooking the night before. If you’re in a serious time crunch you can swing by the grocery store for precooked oats in the refrigerator section.
Try a TRUE Coach favorite, MUSH Oats. These are rolled oats but they are dairy free, gluten free, and have no added sugar but they taste amazing!
Out with the: Bagged Chips/Pretzels
In with the: Whole-Grain/Seeded Crackers
Instead of snacking on a bag of pretzel or LAYS potato chips try some nutrient packed crackers with roasted red pepper hummus or fresh guacamole.
Out with the: Peanut Butter
In with the: Almond Butter/Spread
Almonds are nutrient rockstars including calcium & selenium. Peanuts, are less nutrient-packed and have more omega-6 fatty acids, which can aggravate inflammation. The peanut butter you probably grew up on is also high in added sugars and fat. For taste of course.
Out with the: Fast-food salads
In with the: Grocery-Store Salad
Fast food salads are very general and typically only include non dark leafy greens like iceberg or romaine lettuce, with 0.5 gram of sliced carrots for the veggie content.
Try stopping into your local grocery store to pick from the fresh salad bar. Throw on some spinach, sliced bell peppers and grilled chicken. We promise it will not take much time and your options include more protein, veggie, and healthier dressing options.
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