While preparing healthy foods from scratch is ideal, it may not always be feasible for you. Below are some examples of healthy convenience foods you can try. With all of these choices, select low-fat or low-calorie options without added sugar or salt to meet your nutritional goals. Also, opt for whole foods with the lowest amount of natural additives or preservatives.
In the produce aisle:
Fresh, bagged salad greens that are pre-washed and ready to use.
Fresh fruit
Fresh vegetables (cut, if possible)
In the frozen section:
Vegetables
Fruits such as berries and peaches
Diced chicken
Fish
Shelf-Stable Foods:
Low-sodium soups and sauces
Fruit in its juice or water
Dried fruit
Fruit pouches
Tuna fish packed in water
Whole grain crackers
Protein bars (low sugar)
Beef jerky
Nuts
Dairy:
Yogurt (opt for Greek, high protein, low sugar)
Cheese sticks
Eggs (hard-boil them ahead of time)
Cottage cheese
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard! What other foods would you add to this list? Comment below.