Ever wonder what a nutritionist eats? I wrote a similar article before that got a great response. Since my life is always changing, thought I’d share my newest staple meals and ideas.
Just to give you some background…I have 3 kids (7, 11 and 14) that play sports so that alone keeps me BUSY. I work from home so I have some flexibility with my schedule. I also teach yoga and practice with my dragon boat team a few nights a week, as well as squeezing in exercise most days. I have to be very organized in order to be prepared and stay fueled with my busy schedule. Here is my typical realistic menu plan. I added links to any of my simple recipes.
- 6:30 (Wake-up): Drink a large glass of water with hot tea or kombucha. Few key supplements with breakfast.
- 7:00 (Breakfast): Overnight Oats with nuts and seeds
- 10-11 (Snack): Smoothie with Daily Sustain Protein, spinach, sunflower seed butter, 1/2 banana, water and ice
- 1-2 (Lunch): Mason Jar salad with greens, carrots, chickpeas, hard boiled eggs, walnuts, olives, and feta
- 4 (Snack): Apple with peanut butter or hummus and veggies
- 6 (Workout)
- 7:00 (Dinner): Soup/Stew and Salad
Putting this menu together may look simple BUT there is a lot of thought when designing and creating a balanced day:
- I always eat within an hour of waking and then schedule in mini meals every 3-4 hours.
- If I don’t eat before my workout and right afterwards, I feel starved and out of control so that’s an important planning area for me.
- I try to balance all meals with quality carbs and protein. I also try to add healthy fat and veggies.
- I am not a vegetarian but I try to limit total meat and add more veggies.
- My meals are super simple due to my time constraints. Planning and prepping ahead are essential.
- Food and ingredient choices are clean.
If you need help with menu planning, I have a Menu Planning Package. Also, most people just start out with a free consultation. If you’d like Betsy’s help, just fill out our nutrition questionnaire and we will be in touch to schedule you
Leave a Reply