Healthy Meals I’ve Been Loving Lately

So! I’ve been on a wellness journey. Not weight loss. Not lifestyle change. A wellness journey.

Its no secret that I love to eat! Its comforting, familiar and downright delish. But, something that I’ve been discovering is the need to eat meals that are nourishing and delicious. I’ve done programs where the food was yummy but not nutritionally dense, and I’ve done programs where the food was nutritionally dense but lacked in flavor. Needless to say, those diets/challeneges/attempts never lasted long. Here’s a sample of some meals that I’ve been incorporating into my roation.

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, nutritionist, certified personal trainer or dietition. Everyone’s nutritional needs are vastly different so please do your research, chat with your doctor and consult professionals if you’re looking to start a wellness journey!

Breakfasts:

Classic oatmeal with almond milk or overnight oats. I made a chocolate chip one with a drizzle of honey and dark chocolate chips!

• Classic oatmeal with almond milk or overnight oats. I make a chocolate chip one with 2 tsp of dark chocolate chips and a drizzle of honey.
• Protein packed veggie omelette. One cup of egg whites, tons of veggies (spinach, bell pepper, broccoli), Canadian bacon and fat free cheddar. These also make great meal prep if you cook them inside of muffin tins! You can pair these egg bites with a piece of toast or a yummy mixed berry salad.
• Protein coffee/tea/water: Not a meal by any means, but add a scoop of unflavored collagen to your normal iced coffee, tea or even water. It adds extra grams of protein to get your day started

Lunches:

• Chicken + Veggie + Rice meal prep: Its a classic, but its a classic for a reason. I like to mix it up with the seasoning and sauces I add to this classic lunch. I’m a huge fan of G Hughes’ Sugar Free BBQ sauce (available at Kroger), Low Sodium Buffalo sauce and I’ll even do Thai sweet chili. For veggies, I keep it simple with broccoli and carrots, cooked spinach and kale and zucchini respectively.
• Simple wraps: Another classic but simple meal that’s so easy to make ahead. I’m currently loving the sun-dried tomato wraps with deli turkey (aim for low sodium), sliced carrots, spinach and zucchini inside. A wrap is a super simple way to get in alll the nutritional goods and it tastes delicious!

Dinners:

• Hello Fresh has been a life-saver in this department! After a long day, its so nice to have an already portioned out meal waiting for me in the fridge. You can filter veggie only meals and low calorie options to fit your nutritional needs.
• Soups: Chicken noodle (sprinkle in some kale for an extra punch of veggies), tomato soup (I blend spinach in mine) and so so many more. Here’s a link to some yummy, veggie packed soups that freeze so well!
• Fish: An underrated protein! Wild caught salmon, tilapia and cod are delicious and so quick to cook. My pro-tip is to make a low sodium marinade the night before, let it sit in the fridge and either bake, pan sear or grill when you’re ready to eat!
  • I love to pair proteins with Banza pasta! Its protein packed and handles sauces (or just plain butter / olive oil) so well! Its available at Kroger and Target.

All in all, a wellness journey is all about being well-prepared. I’m no where near perfect (and will never be), but these are some meals that have gotten me to a better relationship with food! Hope they help you as well!