I have to admit that being a mom that works full time, my schedule gets crazy just like everyone else's. Even though I am a Dietitian, I get tempted to just run through the drive thru or stop at Subway after I pick up my girls. Most days, I am able to resist that temptation. That doesn't mean it is always easy to get a nutritious meal on the table every day. I have learned how to "cheat " a little to get the most nutrition with the least effort in the least amount of time.
Today, that cheating involved sauteing up a bunch of fresh veggies from the farmer's market and adding them to whole wheat pasta and jarred sauce. I admit, it might not be the best but just by adding those extra veggies, I have improved the nutritional quality. Of course, we will be having a salad too.
Sometimes it means chopping up a bunch of veggies and adding them to canned soups (I know the sodium is high but if you read the labels you can do a great job stocking your pantry with better choices.)
On occassion, it might even mean that I do stop and grab something quick at subway but then pair it with some fruit that I have at home.
The point is that while, its tough, there are some really quick and easy ways you can make your meals a little healthier. Some might argue that you need to do it all at once but these little changes can make a big impact in the long run. Give it a try and make an effort to add something with more nutritional value to every meal you make!
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