Time-Saving Diet Hacks for Hectic Lifestyles

Maintaining a healthy diet amid a hectic schedule can be challenging, but implementing time-saving diet hacks can make it feasible. Here are 15 time-saving diet hacks from Self: 

1. Buy frozen or canned produce

2. Prep everything at once

3. Embrace “girl dinner” with a variety of smaller snacks

4. Buy pre-prepped foods

5. Stock your freezer with healthy options

6. Cook in batches and freeze

7. Have fun condiments on hand

8. Keep your kitchen tidy

9. Learn a few go-to recipes

10. Create your own organized recipe folder

11. Keep it simple

12. Keep healthy staples stocked in your pantry

13. Prep breakfast a day in advance

14. Carry healthy snacks

15. Try meal prep

For easier implementation of these hacks, try keeping these items on hand:

Healthy pantry staples:

• Quinoa

• Brown rice

• Whole wheat pasta

• Canned beans

• Dried fruit

• Nuts

Healthy portable snacks:

• Granola bars 

• Trail mix

• String cheese

• Deli meats

• Raw veggies

• Dips

• Crackers

• Dried fruit and nuts

If you struggle with compulsions and think outsourcing the task of cooking is the best solution for you, consider booking a personal chef. Not only are they able to cook for you, they can work with your goals to prepare healthy and delicious meals.