Recipes
10-minute meals
Short on time, no worries! These delicious, macro-balanced meals utilize prepackaged foods so you can make them in no time.
Tips for utilizing prepackaged foods
Wait, I can use prepackaged foods for healthy meals?
Yes, you do not need to be a gourmet from day one. Prepackaged foods can be used in conjunction with other ingredients to make delicious, healthy meals.
Dietitian approved prepackaged foods.
Some of my favorite options for prepackaged foods include steam-able vegetables, steam-able rice, rotisserie chicken, shrimp, tuna, salad kits, pre-cut fruit, Greek yogurt, hummus and guacamole.
Is there anything I should be trying to limit when I buy prepackaged foods?
The two main things to consider when it comes to what to limit in prepackaged foods are sodium and added sugar content. Check out these articles on sodium content and label reading for more information.
Any other tips for utilizing prepackaged foods?
Always read nutrition labels! They will give you a snapshot of the nutrition quality of the food.
If it's carbohydrate: aim for >3g fiber per serving. (trust me, it will eliminate ~90% of products on the shelf).
Avoid trans fats (they're not natural, they are hard for your body to breakdown).
If it's >15g protein = a high protein food (yay!).
Compare similar products for nutrient content and price.
Utilize apps like Yuka or Bobby approved to find more nutrient dense options.