The start of the new year is the perfect time to rethink your eating habits and set yourself for healthy eating success. I have simple tips and recipes to help make this your healthiest year yet.
My first tip to simply focus on incorporating more produce onto your plate.
My go-to for the seasons freshest, most delicious produce around is Sprouts Farmers Market because they offer a wide selection of local, organic, unique products to fit any lifestyle. They keep seasonality always top of mind and work with local farmers to bring in the season’s freshest, most delicious produce including limited-time varieties you can’t find anywhere else. A great fruit-forward breakfast to make is one pan baked strawberry banana oatmeal. In a baking dish, combine 2 mashed bananas, with 1.5 cup quick oats, 2 tbsp chia seeds and 1.5 cup almond milk. Top with strawberries and bake for 25 min at 375 F
My next tip is to power up your meals with quality protein.
Protein is a satiating macronutrient that helps keep us full, is important for muscle growth, repair and maintenance. Sprouts has a wide variety of high-quality traditional and plant-based protein options with so many delicious, nutritious innovations happening across the store. You can find protein-powered snacks, meals, drinks and even treats to keep you fueled throughout the day. Sprouts offers a fresh, friendly take on grocery shopping, where exploration and discovery happen naturally. These het and eat omelet bite are an easy way to add a punch of protein to your busy mornings.
Power through your afternoons with protein-packed snacks like nuts, roasted chickpeas, meat sticks and protein shakes. For lunch, go plant-based with a plant-protein packed tempeh taco salad jar. Start with salsa as the dressing and add in crumbled tempeh cooked with taco seasoning followed by black bean, corn, romaine and plant-based cheese. And for dinner, enjoy sriracha salmon bowls – combine wild caught salmon with soy sauce, sriracha, garlic and honey. Cook in a skilltt and servr with lemon garlic and herb riced cauliflower, cucumber and edamame
My last tip is to sip smart to stay hydrated.
The human body contains about 60% water which needs to constantly be replenished through drinking fluids and consuming water-rich foods. Mineral Water comes from underground springs and contains naturally dissolved mineral salts such as iron, calcium and magnesium. Electrolyte water typically contains essential minerals such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium and can help replenish your body’s minerals after an energizing workout. Coconut water is nature’s quick energy drink—full of electrolytes, and more potassium than a banana. And for something hydrating that contains low-to-no sugar or calories, opt for sparkling water or your own homemade spa water at home by combining high water content fruits and veggies such as cucumber, citrus and strawberries with sparkling water
