When we eat well, we feel good- we’re healthier, have more energy, and experience a plethora of other benefits, as well.

However, we all lead busy lives, and it’s easy for good food to end up at the bottom of our priority list. Maybe you dislike cooking, or perhaps it’s time, money or energy that stops you from eating as you should. Perhaps you’re caught in the bad habit of getting home from work and logging onto your favourite food delivery app. 

While takeout can be delicious, it’s expensive and often unhealthy. Besides, we never know exactly what ingredients were used - which can be a problem, especially if you have food intolerances or dietary restrictions.

So, ideally, we’d all cook our meals at home from scratch, starting with whole food ingredients. Making our own meals as often as possible will make the most sense. However, we all live in the real world where this isn’t always possible. 

But, if you know you don’t cook as often as you should and would like to put more energy into cooking as healthfully as possible for your family, the following are a few ideas to help make things quicker, easier and cheaper. 

Use a slow cooker

If you’re not a fan of cooking, a slow cooker could be exactly what you need to build your confidence in the kitchen. 

It can be as simple as adding some ingredients to your crock pot in the morning and leaving it on all day. When you return home after work, you have a delicious home-cooked meal that doesn’t require additional work. 

Inexpensive chunks of meat will cook low and slow all day, making them melt-in-the-mouth tender by evening. This works perfectly for stews, chilli, curries and more. Most of your favourite dishes can be made in the slow cooker - from slow cooker meatballs to taco filling, rice and pasta dishes, and so much more. 

Simply throw in a few prepped ingredients before you leave for work, and the pot can be left on low safely all day. 

Invest in an air fryer

The air fryer is the kitchen gadget of the moment - and for good reason. 

It cooks food quickly, making meals super convenient, and is much cheaper to run than heating a traditional oven. From simple freezer foods like chips, pies, frozen burgers and fish to roasted vegetables, meats and more, you can do just about anything in the air fryer. 

If you want to come home, throw something in to cook and have it ready in 15 minutes without thinking too much about it, then you need an air fryer!

Another added benefit of using an air fryer is that you do not need a lot of added fats or oils when cooking, so meals made in the air fryer are typically better for you. My favourites are making sweet potato fries and a whole roasted chicken in the air fryer. Still, there are many excellent dishes that can be made in one. 

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This is the first time ever that I have ever had a blood pressure test come back as "normal" blood pressure reading, even when I was relatively fit and working for Canadian Pacific Railway.  That was also during a stressful circumstance as well, which is quite mind boggling to think about.

I also talked with my doctor and I was able to "reverse my diabetes" diagnosis on two blood test on different days, basically blood sugars are back to normal.

It is also different to be able to walk further without feeling any of the usual back pain I'm used to expecting. 

These are things I can only thank you for, and I can also give myself a touch of credit for staying strong and following the program. I've had some instances were I fell through and was unable to follow it, but after starting to not feel good, I made strong efforts to get back onto the dietary program and continue. And there are clear signs that things are still improving. 

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Batch cook

If you do enjoy cooking on occasion, be sure you make the most of it! 

Batch cook a huge portion, then divide it into Tupperware containers and freeze it. This way, you can eat the same meal again later on. You have essentially just created healthy, homemade ‘microwave meals’ - just remember to label the contents and include the date that you froze them to keep track. 

Most meals like this will last 3-6 months, depending on the ingredients. 

Meal Plan

Another good option could be trying a meal planning service. At HappiHuman, we offer just such a service! We can create a meal plan for you that considers any food intolerances or aversions, as well as the amount of time you have to prepare a meal. Each meal plan comes with a complete grocery shopping list and outline of what to make when - taking the guesswork out of what to eat.

Contact us for more information or see which plan is best for you. For only $42 for an entire month of meals planned out for you, you can’t miss!

Perfect 10-minute dishes

Finally, research some quick and easy meals you can make fresh in ten minutes or less. Things like stir-fried vegetables with leftover meat, salads, microwavable fish and rice with tinned veg and other quick and easy meals can be made from simple store-bought ingredients or a few fresh items. 

With the right herbs and spices, quick, easy and cheap meals can be delicious too!

Are you ready to begin your journey toward long-term health? If so, take a look at the services I offer here. 

As always, I welcome your thoughts and value your feedback. Let me know what you think by dropping me a line or commenting below.

[Medical Disclaimer]

Please consult with your doctor(s) before starting any new mental or physical health improvement program. The advice I offer is not intended to replace that of your medical practitioner. I am not a medical professional, nor am I qualified to diagnose, cure treat, or prevent disease. The advice I provide on this website is intended for a broad and diverse audience, and as such, deals with general lifestyle concepts, not specific healthcare advice. This material disclaims any liability or loss in connection with the advice expressed herein.