6 Ways to Avoid Eating Toast for Dinner
A little while ago we did a call out on our insta stories for topics our followers wanted to learn more about or areas they needed support. One of the submissions we got was from someone with a busy lifestyle who found they were eating toast for dinner more often than they’d like to. We put together a list of 6 ways that can decrease the likelihood of toast for dinner and increase the chances of a nourishing, satiating meal.
Prepare a shopping list
Finding the time to prepare your own meals can be a challenge. Making a meal plan, compiling a shopping list then sourcing all the ingredients required can help you stay on track. Being prepared will make an impromptu Ubereats or cheese and crackers for dinner less likely.
Stock up on healthy convenience foods
There are a lot of healthy and convenient foods available at the supermarket. We’re referring to pre-chopped veggies and salad bags, frozen fruit and veggies, microwavable rice or grain pouches, tinned beans and legumes, diced tomatoes, tinned fish, dips and plain yoghurt.
Ready made salad bags
Making a salad doesn’t get much easier than adding the contents of a bag to a bowl. Salad kits offer both variety and the convenience. You make it more nutritious and satiating we like to add some legumes and or tinned fish, and dollop of Greek yoghurt or hummus.
Meal prep
Leading a busy life can put cooking on the back burner. Making time for meal prep will save you some time in the long run. Make a batch (or two) of something you love to eat and portion out. For soups and curries consider doubling the recipe and freezing half for the future.
Toast can be a dinner food
Toast can be a super convenient, easy and balanced dinner option, it just depends what you top it with. Start with a wholegrain or sourdough bread. Add a fat source like some organic butter, olive oil or avocado. Ensure you have a source or protein like eggs, cheese, hummus or tinned fish. Add some veggies like dark leafy greens, sprouts, tomato, cucumber, roast pumpkin.
Buy pre-made
These days there are a lot of healthy pre-made food options available. These are available both fresh or frozen and can be super convenient to have on hand for days you don’t have time to cook. There are also meal delivery services or meal kit services that can take the effort out.
Anushka Malcolm
CO-FOUNDER + CLINICAL NUTRITIONIST
Anushka is clinical nutritionist and passionate health foodie from Adelaide, South Australia. Anushka uses up-to-date clinical research and traditional wisdom to you diets so you can nourish yourself, feel your best and thrive.