SCHEDULING

A little bit of prep will pay off when it comes to your waistline and your wallet…

One of the biggest obstacles to healthy eating is not planning ahead. Scheduling is a great habit to get into. When you’re starving but you have no time to prepare a healthy dish, it’s all too easy to grab fast food which are bad for your body and your bank balance. Check out our guide for what to eat and when:

1pm - LUNCH

The healthiest way to do lunch is to pack your own. Taking a home-made meal to uni or work will save loads of money, plus you can ensure that you’re eating healthily. Each Sunday, prepare all five of your weekday lunches, so that you’ll have more time (and less stress!) on weekday mornings.

6pm - DINNER

8am - BREAKFAST

When you wake up, you probably haven’t eaten since the previous evening, so it’s likely your body needs food to get going. Get into a morning routine. Remember to eat breakfast and allow yourself enough time for it. It doesn’t have to be a huge meal – just a small bowl of porridge will satisfy your hunger and offer enough energy to get through the morning.

Try to sit down to a proper meal in the evening and load up your plate with fresh vegetables. Be creative and try new things. Why not browse YouTube for free recipe ideas? Consider cooking more than you need, so that you can box up the leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day.

Batch Cooking

To save time and money, consider batch cooking meals in advance. Make extra portions to freeze, or create a full-scale production line at the start of the week so that your breakfasts, lunches and dinners are all ready to go!