What I Eat In A Day
Over the years, Zach and I have been able to develop good habits out of our daily meal routines and nutrition. Zach really enjoys cooking, and we always love to try new recipes. That being said, maintaining good nutrition requires some consistency, so we try to stick to the basics most of the time. We have a set list of groceries we purchase each week, and that automatically helps us stay on track with what we eat. I will lay out our typical shopping list, and then dive into some ideas for meal prepping / under 30-minute meals you can use daily.
Grocery List
This is the most important part of staying consistent with nutrition. Buying the right food to fill your home with healthy ingredients is the first step for building long term eating habits. A few rules of thumb before we dive into our grocery list:
- Stick to the perimeter of the grocery store (aisles have mostly processed / unhealthy foods, while produce, meats, and dairy are around the outside of the aisles).
- Do your best to eat “whole foods” – i.e. unprocessed and unrefined (think fresh fruits and veggies, meats, fish, whole grains, etc.).
- Give yourself some wiggle room – eating healthy doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your weekend cocktail or late night dessert, aim for 80-90 percent healthy meals.
- Produce:
- apples
- bananas
- bell peppers
- carrots
- spinach
- avocados
- berries
- sweet potatoes
- onions
- Protein:
- ground beef / turkey
- chicken sausage
- boneless skinless chicken thighs
- bacon
- salmon
- Dairy:
- greek yogurt
- oat milk (not really dairy, but this is our preferred milk substitute)
- shredded cheese
- Grains:
- jasmine rice
- whole wheat or banza pasta
- dave’s bagels (we love their everything bagels for breakfast sandwiches)
- quick oats
- Other:
- natural peanut butter
- frozen fruits / veggies (strawberries, cherries, blueberries, broccoli, peas, plantains, etc.)
- hummus
- pita chips
- local honey
- beans
- spices
- Protein Powder
- Kodiak waffle / pancake mix
Morning
We start our day with water and Athletic Greens. After that, it’s coffee and a protein packed breakfast. Below are some ideas that we usually have a few times a week:
Afternoon / Evening
The middle of the day is our least scheduled time block. Lunches and dinners often run together, and we end up eating at all times of the afternoon / evening. Baby’s naps and our plans vary, so this means it’s important for us to have some ready-to-go meals. We always have pre-cooked rice, pasta, or potatoes in our fridge, along with some sort of protein that we meal prep for the week. Large batches of grilled chicken, salmon in the oven, or ground meat seasoned for taco bowls are some of our favorites. Below are a couple of our favorite lunch/dinner options:
Healthy Snack Options
We love to snack throughout the day! These are some of our favorites:
That’s a wrap! Hopefully this gave you some ideas for tasty meals you can recreate, and some inspo for building habits of healthy eating. Please comment below if you have any other fun meals you like to make! Thanks for joining us!
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