Today, more than ever, the way we eat is becoming a cause for concern. Obesity, diabetes, and heart disease are some of the biggest health challenges we are facing today. At the same time, due to an increasingly busy schedule — especially in global cities like Melbourne — people are finding less and less time to prepare their own meals, and are instead relying on unhealthy, processed fast food.
Thus, for people to be encouraged to adopt healthy eating habits, there must be options made available to them that will allow them to eat healthy for an affordable price, all while maintaining their on-the-go lifestyles. Fortunately, there are some dishes that offer exactly that. Here are some of the best food that you can eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a simple snack in between errands. Not only are they delicious, healthy, and affordable, but they are easy to prepare as well.
Mini bagels
Much smaller in size than traditional bagels, mini bagels are a great option for those who are counting their calories and do not like feeling too stuffed after eating. They are also low fat and available in a wide variety of flavors. Furthermore, if you go for the whole wheat mini bagels, you are also able to get some much-needed fiber into your diet.
You can eat mini bagels by themselves, or have them topped or stuffed with some healthy dips and vegetables. You can have them at any time of the day, and there are a wide variety of ways you can prepare them, making them a perfect option for anyone.
Salad wraps
If you think salads are difficult or messy to eat on public transportation or on the road as you make your way from one meeting to another, wraps are a perfect alternative. You can pack in as many nutritious ingredients as you want, from lettuce and beans to nuts and organic rice. Vegans may go for a wide variety of vegetables, while those who would like a bit of meat could add some grilled beef, chicken, or turkey.
You could also experiment with the different kinds of wraps you use. You may use healthy whole-wheat dough and create a burrito or quesadilla, or forego carbs altogether by using lettuce as your wrap. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination.
Falafel
A great alternative to fried chicken and other processed meats, falafel carries the same texture and taste but is a completely meat-free option. Falafel typically comes in shapes similar to chicken nuggets, making them perfectly portable and appealing to children as well, thus providing one way for parents to get their children to eat their vegetables and develop healthy eating habits from a young age.
Falafel is typically made of ground chickpeas and beans that have been shaped into patties or balls and seasoned with herbs. While they may be eaten as is, many prefer to have them with hummus or yogurt as a dip. Overall, this is a flavorful and tasty dish that can be enjoyable for individuals of all ages.
Breakfast parfait
Start your day right and healthily with the most important meal of the day. Pack a parfait made of yogurt, oats, and fruits into a jar that you can take with you anywhere.
This will give you the energy you need to get through the day. At the same time, they allow your body to get the nutrients it needs from the very start, thus helping develop a healthy eating habit that is sure to make you look and feel much better every day.
