Shopping for a healthy lunch. I usually don’t shop @wholefoods since it’s a mystery how 5 items equate to $25 spent, BUT compliments of our dear friends @jspicer8 & Farrah, I am splurging. Greens + #hummus (protein) + #crispbread from #DoctorKracker (protein and hardy carb) + #cherries for dessert + #kombucha from @gtskombucha for digestive support. I am all set! #healthylunch #wholefoods #lazynutritionist

Happy = Healthy. Sometimes it’s that simple :) #justsmile #health #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutritionist

#BulkCooking take two. Using 4 ingredients: #goldenbeet, #scallions, tricolor #quinoa, and #cannedcorn (no added ingredients). Staple ingredients: olive oil, S&P, and #EverydaySeasoning from #TraderJoes.
Part A) Sauté scallions with a little olive oil for 3 minutes. Add the corn and sauté for 6-8 minutes or until it starts browning. Toss the quinoa (½ cup) in the mix until it starts popping. Add water (1 ¼ cup) and cook for ~12-15 minutes.
Part B) In the meantime- roast beet. Cut to 1" pieces, coat with a little olive oil and spices. Place in the oven at 425F for about 20-25min. Make sure to mix a few times in between.
Part C) Mix it all together and voila. Accompaniments: edamame, salad, sautéed spinach, feta, hummus, hard boiled egg, lean meat, and/or #CilantroDressing (recipe to come!)
Cooking time: around 30 minutes!
#easycooking #bushwicknutrition #bushwick #lazynutritionist #homecookedmeal

#WasabiPeas are a good #snack, IF you are good with #portioncontrol! Too many lead to calorie and sodium overload. A ¼ cup is about 120 calories, 3.5 grams of fiber, and 4 grams of protein. It’s a crunchy, pungent, filling snack. #FreezeDriedPeas are also a great option if you don’t like #wasabi. #healthysnacks #snacksonthego #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutritionist

#QuickBreakfast. Use leftover salad ingredients and add an egg. Sauté with a little olive oil, if needed. Serve with a piece of bread or tortilla. Done. #veggiesforbreakfast #bushwick #homecookedmeal #bushwicknutrition

I believe what you do MOST of the time matters more than what you do SOMEtimes. We all know, #donuts are not healthy. On average, a donut is 270 calories and of these calories, 3/4s are from #fat and #sugar. SO… if you haven’t had a donut in a while, enjoy one on #NationalDonutDay. BUT, if you have them all the time, today is the day to stop. Just sayin’. #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #doughnut #cutthesugar

I hear it all the time… “I don’t have time to cook and/or eat healthy.” BUT, when you cook in bulk, you do! #BulkCooking rocks!!! It allows you to have home-cooked meals, while saving #time and #money! I used 4 ingredients (#lentils, #celery, #onions, #spicycannedtomato) that made a delish lentil dish. One day I ate it with cheese and crackers, then on tortillas with hummus, then on a salad, and so on. #justdoit #homecookedmeals #cookinginbulk #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutritionist

#Salad idea #2: mixed greens from @iloveorganicgirl, #yellowsquash, #orangepepper, #CannedSalmon, olive oil, vinegar, and S&P. Easy cooking… :) #saladsrock #lazynutritionist

No excuses. Grab a box of #mixedgreens from @iloveorganicgirl and make a salad. #saladsareawesome #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #lazynutritionist

#CannedSalmon!!! If you are like me, you love fish but you definitely don’t like the smell of it after cooking. Canned salmon has a ton of #omega3fattycids, #calcium, and #protein. And wild, Alaskan salmon has very low #mercury levels. I mixed it with #horseradish (an underused condiment, if you ask me…), lime, and S&P. Follow @lazynutritionist for more tips and tricks to healthy eating! #bushwick #salmon #healthyfat

#HealthyWaffle? Eating healthy does NOT mean you eat perfect all the time. In my opinion, it means that you try to eat well, balanced meals as much as you can (i.e. not fries and pasta at the same meal…), include whole foods at every meal (veggies and fruits would be a good place to start), and more than anything- that you ENJOY your meal (whatever it is). My take on a healthier waffle: I made it with less batter, added a tbsp of flaxseed, topped it with some fruit, and limited the Nutella to 1 tsp. Enjoy!!! #balance #wholefoods #mindfuleating #healthierwaffle #waffle #bushwick #bushwicknutrition

#NutritionFacts power!!! #TheoACampos knows the power in knowing what you’re eating :) Learn how to read the nutrition facts label starting with #servingsize, #portions, and #ingredients. Thank you @carlishc for the onesie! Happy Saturday :)))

Jicama “Tostadas” :) Granted… I am a little obsessed with #jicama at the moment. BUT if you are looking for a lighter meal option, this is it! Jicama is your (light) carb, #avocado is your healthy fat, and #quesofreso is your protein. Add a little red pepper flakes and lime and you’re done! Thank you @anavictoriana for the tip! ;) #jicamatostadas #tostadas #bushwick #bushwicknutrition

Choose #GreekYogurt! Why? For one- it’s easier to digest because of its lower lactose content. It’s also about 2 to 3x higher in #protein than conventional yogurt. I like mine with a little fat, because it has better mouthfeel and because it keeps me #satiated longer. NEVER choose flavored yogurts- in the end it’s just more sugar. So.. add your own! My favorite is @fage! #bushwicknutriton #bushwick #yummybreakfast #easymeals #fage

#Salads are always a good thing to include during #BBQSeason to ensure you’re eating a good portion of veggies. Salad recipe #1: #spinach, #cilantro, #jicama, #apple (organic), #yellowpepper (slightly sweeter) with balsamic vinegar, lime, olive oil, S&P. #bushwick #bushwicknutriton #eatyourveggies

#Jicama is like eating slightly sweet, crunchy water. So good! It’s a root vegetable that kind of looks like a round turnip. Half of its calories come from #fiber, so even though it’s very #lowcalorie it’s very filling. I love to munch on it as a snack because it’s perfect on the go. Just sprinkle a little sea salt, cayenne, or paprika! #ilovejicama #veggies #healthysnacks #highfiber

#Flourless #Pancakes!!! Made with 4 ingredients: #butter, #banana, #egg, and #flaxseeds.
1)Melt 1 tsp of butter
2)Mash a ripe banana into the bowl
3)Add a whole egg and mix well
4)Mix in a tbsp of flaxseeds
These pancakes are harder to flip, so the trick is to a) make them small (2 tbsp max in size!) and b) get the pan really hot before cooking.
I added a little maple syrup and cinnamon, but the truth is they were already pretty sweet because of the banana.
Even better? The whole meal (including the maple syrup) is ~320 calories, 12 grams of protein, and 6 grams of fiber! Woohhoo!
#highfiber #flourfree #quickbreakfast

Food shopping is confusing as hell and choosing a healthy #granolabar is no exception. I like @KINDSnacks- partly because I recognize all the ingredients, but also, because most (not all) bars are pretty low in sugar. This one is only 6 grams of sugar with 2.5 grams of fiber. Perfect for a small snack or pre-workout burst of energy. #healthysnacks #lowsugar #highfiber #bushwick #bushwicknutrition

Sweet & salty. Natures natural #electrolytes. No need to have sugar-filled electrolyte drinks when you can just sprinkle apples with a little sea salt. #bushwick #bushwicknutrition #healthysnacks

Homemade #Gruesli! I made up the word myself (I think ;). It’s a mix between #granola and #muesli ;). Doesn’t sound so lazy, right? Wrong! This recipe is super easy. Cooking time: ~25-30min. 1)Mix the following in a large bowl: -2 tbsp of olive oil (or coconut) -2 tbsp agave syrup (or maple) -1 tsp vanilla extract -1 tbsp chia seeds (or flax, or hemp) -a pinch of salt -a pinch of cinnamon (or nutmeg) 2)Add 1 cup of rolled oats, slowly coating it with the mix 3)Add ¼ cup of nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds are my favorite) 4)Spread on a pan and bake at 300F for 8 mins. Stir and bake for another 8 mins or until golden brown. 5)Last but not least, add ¼ cup of dried fruit (raisins, apricots, cranberries, ginger, etc) Serving size: ¼ cup Servings: ~6-7 #granola #homemade #lowsugar #highfiber #muesli #gruesli #bushwick #bushwicknutrition