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5 Easy Ways to Stay Healthy as a Busy Mommy

July 18, 2013 By Erin Kennedy 1 Comment

5 Easy Ways to Stay Healthy as a Mommy
 
My name is Erin (don’t you just love the name?), and I am so excited to be a My Thirty Spot contributor. Thank you so much for having me, Erin!
 
We’re going to be talking health today, ladies.
 
As a new (ish) mother, I understand how it can sometimes be a struggle to find time to eat- never mind eating something that’s actually good for me.  But being mindful of my health has always been a priority for me, especially now that I have a child who needs a healthy mommy, and I’ve figured out how to keep my diet (avoid these 4 diet mistakes) relatively clean and nutritious.
 
 
1.  Prepare large quantities of food at a time. 
 
I love making quinoa dishes and roasted vegetables on Sundays.  I portion the food out and store it in containers, so I have some go-to meals to eat throughout the week.
 
2.  Drink lots of green smoothies.
 

Anyone who has read my blog even once already knows that I am a massive fan of green smoothies.  I even named my blog after my signature smoothie!  Green smoothies taste amazing, are quick and easy to make, and are loaded with vitamins and nutrients.

3.  Keep a veggie tray in your fridge at all times.
 
Whether you cut them up yourself or buy them pre-cut, I highly recommend making a veggie tray each week.  They really come in handy when you’re feeling like a snack, and they usually keep me from reaching for a bag of chips.
 
4.   Keep the junk food out of the house.
 
Remember that bag of chips I just mentioned?  Well, I actually try not to keep foods like that in the house at all if I can help it.  After all, if the junk food isn’t there, I can’t eat it!
 
5.  Carry healthy snacks in your purse and/or diaper bag.
 
I’m never without an emergency snack.  I carry things like walnuts, dried fruit, and my favorite nutrition bars by KIND and Larabar.  Not only do they keep my energy up, but they also keep me from turning into a psychotic, hungry, crazy person.
 
I hope that you found these tips to be helpful.  I’d love to hear your tips and tricks for staying healthy when you have children who keep you busy, so please share away!
 
 

Erin is a wife, new mother, and writer behind The Grass Skirt, a total lifestyle blog. She’s also a certified holistic health coach with a passion for all things related to wellness and nutrition. Erin is a self-proclaimed beauty product junkie, a massive Lionel Richie fan, classic television show enthusiast, green smoothie lover, and can never pass up an opportunity to visit the farmer’s market. And even though she’s health-conscious, she’s never met a cookie that she didn’t like!
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  1. Anonymous says

    July 22, 2013 at 3:43 am

    great article, thank you for it. I used to love Larabar until I heard they contributed a ton of money against the labeling of gmo’s. Kind, on the other hand is a company I happily support.

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