{"id":27982,"date":"2025-09-15T10:04:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T17:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edelalon.com\/blog\/?p=27982"},"modified":"2026-04-14T21:22:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T04:22:28","slug":"how-to-make-time-for-healthier-food-in-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edelalon.com\/blog\/how-to-make-time-for-healthier-food-in-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Time For Healthier Food In Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Figuring out how to make time for healthier food in your life is something that will boost your health more than anything else. If you can get it right, you will almost always experience massive benefits, many of which you don\u2019t expect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But, of course, <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/remotework\/comments\/1847tmt\/how_to_you_carve_out_some_time_for_deep_work_when\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">actually carving out a few hours in your calendar<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to make it happen is challenging. You want to make time for food, but you don\u2019t seem to be able to make it work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">That\u2019s where this post can help. It explores how you can make space for healthy eating and incorporate it into how you live and what you prioritize.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Change Your Mindset<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As with all things like this, the first place you want to focus on is your mindset. If you have the wrong ideas and attitudes, you\u2019ll find it almost impossible to <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/healthy.kaiserpermanente.org\/health-wellness\/health-encyclopedia\/he.healthy-eating.nutri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">prioritize healthy eating<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Therefore, start small with healthier options and build from there. For example, instead of snacking on chips, you could focus on nuts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Then, as you go through this process, remind yourself of the benefits of doing it. Try to remember why it is so important to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lastly, if you do get something wrong on the journey, don\u2019t dwell on it. Instead, move on and forget it ever happened. If you look back, reflect and start to feel guilty, that can actually make your internal dialogue with yourself even worse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Make Healthy Choices When You Go Out<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Another thing you\u2019ll want to do is look into how you can make healthier choices when you go out. Choosing the right foods and locations is critical.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you can go to a <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purefyx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">juice bar and coffee shop<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> all in one, that\u2019s handy. These venues will often make juices from fresh vegetables ordered in the morning for you, giving you a quick health kick.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you can find a restaurant that only uses real ingredients, that\u2019s a good idea, too. These are handy when you want to minimize risks and maximize nutritional bang for your buck.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you can go for steamed and baked over fried dishes, that\u2019s also a good idea. Usually, restaurants will adjust your order to your requirements, depending on what you need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As for portion control, keep this to a minimum. Many people go out to restaurants and use it as an excuse to eat as much as possible. However, even a lot of healthy food can ultimately wind up being unhealthy if you over-consume it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Research Menus<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Related to the last point, it\u2019s also worth researching menus ahead of time so you know what to order. Learning about the food, the shape it takes, and so on, is critical. Once you know what you\u2019re going to order, it removes the element of surprise and gives you back your power. You\u2019re no longer feeling pressured and guessing what\u2019s going to come with a specific meal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">F<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or example, seafood is often considered a very healthy choice, especially when the food is served with lots of vegetables (which compliments seafood nicely). Look for the best seafood restaurants in your area, or if you are visiting Atlanta, look up <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsrawbar.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Seafood on the Square<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Optimize Your Schedule<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Optimizing your schedule is another way to make more time for healthy eating. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you can remove more unnecessary tasks from your regimen, you <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">may find that you<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> can eat better.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Many people with busy work lives during the week focus on cooking in bulk on the weekend. Preparing food in batches, say, in the form of a chilli, is usually a good idea. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Then, you can use portion containers and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">simply<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> freeze food for Thursday and Friday.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you can double up your cooking, that\u2019s also a similar idea. Here, you make a double portion so you have food for lunch the following day, and don\u2019t need to scrabble around, thinking about what you should eat while you\u2019re hungry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It might also be worth hiring household <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edelalon.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/how-healthy-meal-delivery-services-help-patients-heal-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">help or a chef<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to do the cooking for you, especially if you\u2019re really busy that week. If they can take care of all of this, you\u2019re free to roam and do whatever it is that you need to do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Include Healthy Eating In Your Routine<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It sounds obvious and trite, but it is also a good idea to include healthy eating in your routine if you are struggling to find time for it these days. For example, if you want breakfast on the go, make overnight oats the night before and leave it in the fridge. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Then, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">simply<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> grab it when you wake up and start munching on it.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Another option is to make a quick smoothie with banana, almond butter, and protein powder. These are extremely healthy and quick, and great if you\u2019re just about to hit the gym.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For work, buy a Tupperware and start assembling your salads from the base up. Begin with things like quinoa, then add the vegetables, then <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/healthiest-beans-legumes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">top with your protein source, usually beans.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you can keep healthy snacks around, like nuts and Greek yogurt, these can be great when you\u2019re too busy taking calls to prepare anything.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Master Fast And Healthy Recipes<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you think that all healthy recipes require a long time to cook and prepare, then think again. It turns out that a lot of the best meals involve cutting up a few veggies and throwing them in the pot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Many people who <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu\/healthy-eating-plate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">eat healthily <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">simply<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> learn 3 to 5 main meals<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> that cover all those basics and then eat them daily during the week.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Many of these require less than 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking time. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you make them in a big pot and store them in the refrigerator overnight, you can <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">simply<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> heat them up the next day for a quick meal.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> It\u2019s that simple.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Simplify Seasonings<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Related to this last point, you can <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/cookingforbeginners\/comments\/ei4ez6\/combining_spices_to_enhance_their_flavors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">combine various seasonings<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in jars on the weekend so you\u2019re not measuring out each herb and spice one by one. If you can combine them, then seasonings for each meal become considerably easier, allowing you to use your time more efficiently. Just remember to opt for low-sodium options if you want to make your meals healthier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Figuring out how to make time for healthier food in your life is something that will boost your health more than anything else. 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