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9 "must-have" healthy foods for busy moms

Shannon Turek • June 13, 2024

Stay on track this summer...and fall/winter/spring... with these 9 essential foods!

We all talk of a time in the future: "When things slow down..."


In reality, things will not slow down. We live a fast-paced life, which makes it difficult to stay on track with fitness and nutrition goals. 


The top 3 questions I get asked from clients is:


"What are some ideas of foods I can eat on the go?"


Er go... the latest blog post:


1. Chicken Salad - Here is a great recipe: https://addapinch.com/chicken-salad-with-grapes-recipe/

Great option if you have access to a refrigerator/cooler. I like to pack Simple Mill Almond Flour crackers  or Multigrain crackers - both can be purchased from Costco.


2. Tuna Salad - very similar to chicken salad. Toss in as much or as little of veggies, cheese & seeds as you want!

Great to have on a sandwich or with crackers.


3. Egg Salad - See items 1 & 2


4. Cottage Cheese bowls - add in your favorite toppings: fruits, vegetables, protein of choice, nuts, etc. 

My favorite way to eat cottage cheese is with some rotisserie chicken, chopped up cucumbers & cheese stick & sunflower or pumpkin seeds


5. Meat stick - my favorite is from Chomps (turkey is higher in protein)!


6. Cheese stick


7. Hard-boiled eggs


8. Protein bar - my favorite is GoMacro Bars


9. Apple or banana - for added protein, grab an individual serving of PB! 


Pro-tip: For #'s 1-4 & 7, make a double or triple batch & divy it up into containers to easily grab & go!


What are your favorite "grab & go" snacks? Did I miss any?


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