Eating healthy is hard enough when you’re at home—with a stocked pantry, full refrigerator, and set of appliances at your disposable.
But sticking to your diet is even harder when you’re out of the house!
Whether you’re at work, out running errands, or on a day trip with your family, you’re sure to encounter serious cravings (and lots of opportunities to cheat!). Maybe fast food restaurants are your downfall...or the tray of birthday cupcakes in the break room...or your kiddo’s half-eaten bag of chips.
Regardless, maintaining healthy eating habits when you’re on-the-go is really challenging.
So, how can you eat clean...without becoming a hermit?
Here’s the secret: preparation. Trust us...it’s a lot easier to say no to a Chinese takeout lunch when you already have a delicious lunch waiting for you in the fridge.
So, today, we’ve put together five simple recipes that your can prepare, pack, and take on the road with you—whether you’re gonna be dining in your cubicle or eating a picnic at the park.
PROTEIN BENTO BOX
Use a divided plastic container to pack this simple set of high-protein, paleo-approved snacks.
- Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Cucumber Slices
- Almond Butter
- Kale Chips
- Blueberries
MINI BACON-WRAPPED MEATLOAF MUFFINS
Bake these make-ahead meatloaf muffins on Sunday, and you’ll have lunches ready for the rest of the week!
This meatloaf is perfect for fall…
- Garlic
- Mushrooms
- Italian Sausage
- Bacon
...get the full recipe here!
SPINACH + TURKEY ROLL-UPS
Make a few of these easy roll-ups, add one or two of your favorite paleo snacks, and you’re good to go!
Use the turkey as the “outer layer” of your roll-up, and secure each roll with a toothpick:
- Sliced Deli Turkey
- Fresh Spinach Leaves
- Mashed Avocado
- Mustard
PALEO TUNA SALAD
Eat this delicious tuna salad plain, or serve on lettuce wraps or cucumber slices.
Combine the following and keep refrigerated until ready to eat:
- Canned Tuna (drained)
- Avocado
- Hard-Boiled Egg
- Microgreens
- Chopped Red Onion
- Dijon mustard
- Salt + Pepper
PALEO CHICKEN SALAD
Want to be extra prepared? Make a double (or triple) batch of this yummy salad so that you can eat it all week long!
This chicken salad is packed with flavor…
- Bacon
- Scallions
- Green Onions
- Garlic
...get the full recipe here!
So, here’s to being prepared (and beating those lunch-time cravings)!