How to Eat Healthy

Whether you’re struggling with a fast-food addiction, lack of motivation, or simply lack of time, there are plenty of ways to turn things around. But one of the easiest ways to acquire healthier eating habits is to use a meal delivery service.

Eating healthy shouldn’t be a chore – and it shouldn't break the bank either. Here are the most important points to consider on your journey, that you can easily follow by using a meal delivery service:

Stick To a Routine

As science continues to prove, again and again, the key to a healthy life is… routine. Eating your meals at roughly the same time every day helps your internal mechanism function optimally. So, if you don’t have time for more than a coffee for breakfast, or you can’t be bothered to cook dinner every day, you may want to change that.

With a meal delivery service like Sunbasket, which sends you recipes for the entire week, you have all of the food you need for the week, every week. You can even add breakfast bites to have on hand. All you need to do is set your alarm clock to remember when it’s time to eat!

Eat at Least Three Times Every Day

So, you need a food routine. We clarified that. But you don’t just have to eat dinner at the same hour every day; for optimal health, it’s actually recommended you eat at least three times a day. Even better if you sneak in a snack or two in between.

Luckily, some meal delivery services offer breakfast and lunch options as well – and they take around five minutes to prepare. Goodbye hunger, hello energy!

Try a Nutritionist-Approved Healthy Diet

If you have certain health goals or want to lose some weight, you can try a diet that’s specifically tailored for your needs. From paleo to keto and diabetes-friendly, there are many meal delivery services that offer professionally designed recipes for different diets.

The Steak and Romesco pictured above is just one of the paleo-compliant meals on Sunbasket’s menu.

So whether you simply want to reduce your carb or calorie intake, or are looking for a fitness-focused meal plan, you’re sure to find a meal delivery service for your needs.

Know What’s on Your Plate

It’s easy to eat healthy when you know exactly what each meal contains. Unlike fast-food or takeaway, a meal kit or meal delivery service provides transparent labels for all the ingredients included – and the nutritional information as well.

Plus, most services invest a lot of effort into selecting only quality, sustainable providers. You don’t need to give up ethics either!

Focus On Eating Fresh, Seasonal Ingredients

It’s quite obvious that if you eat fresh produce full of nutrients (and flavor) regularly, your diet will significantly improve. But going to the farmer’s market each week isn’t always possible, and the organic food at the grocery store often isn’t the most affordable.

You can easily solve this by having fresh ingredients delivered to your door. Some services provide farm-fresh ingredients so you can build your meals from scratch.

Stay Away from Fast-Food and Takeaway

This is easier said than done, especially since it feels so convenient to order takeaway at any time of the day (or night). But if you already have a healthier alternative at home, it certainly takes away from the sudden urge to order fried chicken at 10 in the evening.

Some meal delivery services have entire lines of meals on their menu that are a healthy twist on takeout favorites.

Remember: Balance is Key

Balancing macros isn’t just a fancy buzzword going around. It’s actually a pretty simple principle that you can apply to your meals to get the most nutritious combinations of ingredients. Proteins, veggies, and healthy fats need to be present in all of your meals to ensure your body gets everything it needs.

And the simplest way to get your macros perfectly balanced is by choosing a meal delivery service. Let professional chefs and nutritionists craft your meals, so you don’t have to stress over getting enough greens.

Find Ways to Eat More Veggies…

No matter if you’re vegan, vegetarian, or a meat lover, veggies are crucial to your health. The greater the diversity, the better.

Meal delivery services make a point of including tons of veggies in the recipes, and many of them rely heavily on what’s available each season. If the menu changes regularly from week to week you’ll get to enjoy that variety.

And Make Sure to Get Quality Protein – Animal or Plant-Based

If you eat animal protein, be sure to find a meal delivery service that offers quality meats and seafood. Some meal delivery services even offer you the option of upgrading to antibiotic-free meat and poultry.

These higher-quality animal proteins are often sustainably sourced as well, so they’re better for you and the environment.

For vegan protein, meal delivery services with a vegan plan, or entirely vegan menus, will provide plenty of protein-packed meals for better energy levels and health. This is whether you prefer tempeh, tofu, seitan, or plant-based meat alternatives.