#chewwell

​As summer slowly turns to fall, we transition from one hectic time of year to another. Whether it's back to school or catching up from summer trips and vacations, it's crucial to have a plan for how to eat well. Let's face it.. summer means BBQ's, ice cream and cold beverages, so why wait until Janurary 1st to "get back on track"? Here are some great tips for how to set yourself up for success, along with some ways that Grateful Plate can help you along the way.

A little effort and planning in the short term can pay great dividends for the long term. Think about it. When we don't have a plan in place, we reach for the quick fix. Whether that's ordering take out, eating processed "quick" meals or deciding to grab a bag of chips and dip and call it dinner, these are traps we can all relate to. Taking the time to plan out meals a week or two in advance is the ultimate way to set yourself up for success. So we suggest each week, having a set time to menu plan, or come up with a strategy for how to eat well.

If you're not the type to cook for yourself for each meal, how can you still eat well? The first thing that comes to mind is ordering from this AMAZING Meal Delivery Service (wink wink) called Grateful Plate. Other great tips for making your meal prep efficient is to make dishes that you can eat for dinner one night, and breakfast or lunch the next. Leftovers don't have to be an accident. Make it part of your plan and you'll be set for days at a time. Also, if you can cook twice each week, you can set yourself up for success for days at a time, making the process far more managable and less overwhelming. It's amazing how convenient you can make it for yourself. On Sunday and Wednesdays, chop a ton of fresh veggies so you can always grab some salad greens, add your favorite veggies, nuts, seeds and dressing (the healthy stuff!) and viola! You have a filling and nutritious meal anytime you need a quick fix.