1. Keep healthy snacks on hand If you’re running short on time, grabbing a packaged snack on your way out the door may be tempting. However, keeping your kitchen stocked with plenty of portable, nutritious snacks can make it much easier to make healthy choices on the go. Some of my favorite healthy snacks include fresh fruit, mixed nuts, edamame, and veggies with hummus. If you have extra time, you can also prep some simple snacks in advance. Hard-boiled eggs, turkey roll-ups, homemade kale chips, and overnight oats are a few great treats that you can whip up quickly and keep on...

Monday Breakfast Egg sandwiches with sliced oranges Ingredients: 4 eggs (one per sandwich)4 whole grain English muffinsCheddar cheese, sliced or shredded1 tomato (one slice per sandwich)lettuce2 oranges (slice up and serve as a side) Instructions: Crack each egg and add gently to an oiled or nonstick pan over medium heat. Cook until the whites have turned opaque. Gently place a spatula underneath, flip the eggs, and cook for another minute or so. While the eggs are cooking, cut the English muffins in half and toast them until golden brown. Add the egg, cheese, tomato, and lettuce to one half, then place the other half on...

Before you go While some people can go grocery shopping without a list or an idea of which meals they’ll cook during the coming week, most people need some sort of a plan. Bringing along a grocery list or a weekly menu is a good idea if you get easily side-tracked in the store or don’t know where to begin. Creating a healthy shopping list A grocery list is an essential tool for many shoppers. It can help you stay on task and remind you of the items you need. Plus, studies show that grocery lists may help you make...

A healthy diet is an important cornerstone of good health, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. Along with exercise and stress management, healthy eating reduces your risk of lifestyle diseases and helps manage health conditions (1Trusted Source, 2Trusted Source). However, the average American doesn’t eat a very healthy diet. The Healthy Eating Index from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) gave the average American diet a score of 59 out of 100, using the most recent data from 2015 (3). Healthy eating while you’re away from home and on the go can pose unique challenges. You may be tempted to...