“I don’t know what to eat” rut.
A couple of weeks ago, I posted some of my favourite resources for when we get stuck in ruts. I’m super happy that many of you loved it and found it helpful.
In that post HERE, I referred to the “I don’t know what to eat” rut. I didn’t share any ideas or my favourite resources (my bad!) that I often share with clients.
But First…
First, people ask why I post about food, have a mini recipe book and talk about food. We believe how we do our lives and careers relate to how we nourish our bodies. Being a great leader, living your life to its fullest, making balanced, informed choices and decisions, and coping with the curveballs – needs good balanced nutrition 80% of the time. We are not looking for perfectionism; we are working on balance with a daily-ish attitude.
So, now you know why I’m so passionate about food; here are my favourite resources to help you help yourself.
Cooking from scratch
I am a huge fan of cooking from scratch –in the most straightforward way possible! I find the process relaxing; it helps me unwind from a long day; I sometimes do a cook-a-long on Instagram.
It helps me learn about blending new flavours, and it keeps me accountable to eat food that serves my health. I love talking about what I’ve made and sharing it with people. I am a HUGE fan of cooking once and eating two or three times – making sure I have enough for at least one or two additional meals. My absolute go-to resource to keep things simple, doable, and healthy, meeting my cooking needs from scratch, is Mindful Chef. It’s Healthy, saves time and reduces waste.
The reasons I love Mindful Chef –
- Nutritionist-designed recipes that help me keep on track with my health
- The quality and the taste are excellent
- I always have feel-good energy after eating
- I never throw food away. Every scrap goes in my tummy
- Quality British meat. Sustainably caught fish. Free-range chicken. Grass-fed beef
- There are always new flavours to try keeping me interested in food
- Most recipes take no more than 30 minutes from raw ingredients to cooked and ready to eat on your plate
- Mindful Chef gives a school meal to a child living in poverty for every meal I enjoy.
And, by using my link HERE to order your first box, you can benefit from 25% off your first four recipe boxes.
There is no commitment to keep going after four weeks; cancel any time.
Since August last year, I’ve been using them; it’s been a game-changer for my health and cooking skills.
I Quit Sugar Slow Cooker Cookbook: I Quit Sugar
From breakfast to lunch to dinner, the I Quit Sugar Slow Cooker Cookbook has you covered. The slow cooker is not just for winter; it’s for life. This cooking style is a straightforward way to help you resolve those “I don’t know what to eat” rut moments. This resource caters to all budgets and lifestyles – which is essential for where we are in the world right now.
The book is jam-packed with budget-friendly meals and tips and tricks on keeping your cooking affordable, sustainable and sugar-free and TASTY!
Cooking on the gram
Here are my top three for what-to eat inspo Instagram accounts – my go-to resources when in a food rut:
@budgetbytes
Budgetbytes have been around for a while. A quick trip to their insta can get the taste buds going and the inspo flowing. They are mindful of the budget too.
@elavegan
Michaela Vais is the vegan expert making food delicious, hearty, comfort dishes. She shares many Indian, Italian, and Mexican inspired recipes with gluten-free options. She has a meal prep and planner so you can make sure you are getting great tasting food ideas right when you need them.
@bbcgoodfood
Whenever I am in a foodie rut, I love heading to the BBC Good Food insta or website. It’s packed with loads of recipes ideas from budget-friendly recipes HERE to baking and picnic ideas.
My 10 Day Foundation Food Plan with recipes and shopping lists
Lastly, but by no means least – I created my 10 Day foundation Food Plan mini-cookbook with recipes and shopping lists.
This little gem came about several years ago. Friends were asking me for top tips on eating better, so I put them all together in one place.
These recipes are still my favourite things to eat. I help you focus on eating well for 10 days, starting with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks – so you can see how differently you feel when you change your way of eating. It’s been a joy to see so many people enjoy this resource.
It’s available HERE.
The important point is – to enjoy your food and make meal planning easier for you.
- It’s important to feel fulfilled by food, whether working with food planning on a budget or pushing the boat out for a picnic.
- Being mindful of nourishing food is essentially delicious food.
- The deliciousness is the thing that will help keep you inspired to keep cooking and learning.
You can check out my cook-a-long insta sessions HERE and HERE.