Spring cleaning isn’t just about decluttering our living spaces. It’s also about refreshing our diets and our approach to making healthy eating a lifestyle.
It’s time to shake off the winter blues, as spring is the perfect opportunity. It comes with a newfound energy – longer days and more sunshine!
Here are five tips to make spring diet cleaning less painful and set you up for success throughout the rest of the spring and beyond:
- Clear out your pantry and fridge
When cleaning your house, you start with the easy tasks. Do the same with your diet. Begin by clearing out the clutter from where you store your food.
Get rid of expired items (you might be surprised by how many you have).
Read labels carefully. Remove foods high in sugar, seed oils, or preservatives.
Limit the processed foods you can access that will derail you from your diet!
- Stock up with whole, nutrient-dense foods
Stock up on whole grains like quinoa, brown rice pasta, oats, and lean proteins like chicken, turkey, and fish. Always keep frozen berries and vegetables in your freezer! Nothing hits the spot better than a fruit smoothie with a scoop of protein on a warm spring day. And if you’re craving something salty, nuts and seeds like almonds and pistachios are a healthier option.
3. Hydrate with purpose
- Try herbal teas or infuse your water with fresh fruits like lemon, lime, or cucumber.
- Experiment with coconut water or green juices. Coconut water has so many health benefits!
- Start your morning with a glass of water before coffee to rehydrate and kickstart your metabolism.
- Plan your meals AND snacks
To be consistent with your diet, you need a plan: nothing complicated, just a rough outline of your daily meals. When time is an issue, you can outsource your meal prep from MegaFit Meals. They offer the flexibility to place one-time orders (no stress about maintaining another subscription!). If you love to cook, meal prepping on the weekends is a perfect way to set yourself up for success. You can quickly cook veggies, sweet potatoes, and chicken in batches in the oven.
- Focus on the how, not just the what
How you prepare your meals is just as important as what you eat. To support your spring-cleaned diet, cook in ways that keep nutrients. Use only healthy oils like avocado, coconut, and extra virgin olive oil. Also, pick cast iron or stainless steel cookware. This helps with even heating and adds excellent flavor.
Cleaning your diet might not be the most enjoyable task, but it’s worth it. You’ll feel a sense of pride and accomplishment, just like when you tidy up your living space.
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