Of all the things you need to remember during the day, week, and month, reminding yourself to boost your antioxidants may not be at the top of the list. Let’s face it, we have a lot to consider just to get through the day and sometimes our health isn’t top of mind.
That’s why it’s always a good thing to find life hacks that help us stay healthy without having to think too much about it. Here are some great life hacks to help you boost your antioxidants and overall health with ease!
Meal Plan & Prep or Get a Meal Subscription
Part of adulting is planning dinner every day for the rest of your life. That’s a lot of dinners. Without proper planning, it’s easy to rely on grab-n-go foods that are high in salt, fat, and sugar.
Even some of our “home cooked” favorites are actually mightily unhealthy when you break down their ingredients. One of the safest and easiest ways to be certain your diet is rich in antioxidants is to plan your meals.
Meal planning can help you shop once for healthy antioxidant-rich foods and prep them for the week. This way you can choose a better grab-n-go meal from your fridge rather than a drive thru.
If you don’t have the time, energy, or expertise to create healthy meals, you may want to sign up for a healthy meal subscription plan where you choose from a variety of healthy recipes and they are delivered to your door.
Get Good at Identifying Antioxidant-Rich Foods
Once you know which foods are highest in antioxidant benefits, it’s easy to spot them when you’re on the go. Juices made from dark-colored berries, dried fruit and nuts, and easy-to-snack-on colorful veggies are all high in antioxidants.
Look for them when you are at a convenience store, or make snacks based on their antioxidant benefits. Some ideas can include:
- Making PB&J sandwiches from a variety of nut butters and homemade or organic jam
- Combine carrot sticks, berries, nuts, and chocolate for an antioxidant snack plate
- Enjoy 2oz of red wine and 1oz of dark chocolate as a decadent antioxidant dessert
Shop the Perimeter of the Store
You won’t find antioxidant foods in the middle of the grocery store. That’s because plants are the best source of antioxidants- the fresher the better! Most grocery stores offer their healthiest foods on the perimeter. That’s where you’ll find the produce, dairy, meat, and bakery.
You can easily find antioxidant foods in each section. Fresh fruits and veggies in the produce section, nuts and seeds found in multi-grain breads in the bakery, grain-fed meats in the butcher dept., and organic eggs in the dairy case all provide antioxidant benefits.
You may not have a lot of time to think about how to boost your antioxidants, luckily you don’t have to put a lot of thought into it if you add some life-hacks to your routine. Make it easier and convenient to get healthier so you can focus on other things.
