5 Daily Habits to Improve Your Eating Routine plus a 3-Day Sample Menu to Get You Started
1. Make ½ Your Plate Vegetables
At lunch and dinner, fill half your plate with non‑starchy veggies. Choose options that are easy to prep or batch‑cook: roasted cauliflower or broccoli, asparagus, sautéed greens, or make‑ahead salads (like a Farro Salad with kale, apples, and chickpeas).
Action step: Prep 2–3 veggie sides on Sunday so they’re ready to grab.
2. Include Lean Protein at Every Meal
Aim for a palm‑sized portion of chicken, turkey, tofu, fish, plain Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, or beans.
Action step: Keep 2–3 proteins cooked or ready-to-eat in your fridge each week.
3. Skip Sugary Drinks
Hydrate with water (add lemon, cucumber, or mint) or hot/iced herbal tea.
Action step: Fill a water bottle each morning and finish it twice by dinner.
4. Snack Wisely
Pair protein + fiber to stay full and steady your energy. Here’s a list of ideas.
Action step: Pre‑portion 3–4 grab‑and‑go snacks for the week.
5. Take a 10 Minute Walk After Meals
A short walk supports digestion and helps with blood‑sugar control.
Action step: Set a 10‑minute timer as soon as you finish eating.
3 Day Sample Menu – click links for recipes
Day 1
Breakfast:
Veggie omelet + berries
Snack:
Apple + peanut butter
Lunch:
Grilled chicken bowl (½ veggies, ¼ brown rice, ¼ protein)
Snack:
Hummus + carrots
Dinner:
Salmon + steamed broccoli + roasted sweet potato
Day 2
Breakfast:
Greek yogurt +
+ berries
Snack:
Grapes + 1 oz cheese
Lunch:
Snack:
Dinner:
Veggie stir‑fry with tofu or chicken
Day 3
Breakfast:
Steel‑cut oatmeal with cinnamon + toasted almonds
Snack:
Hard‑boiled egg + cherry tomatoes
Lunch:
+ side salad
Snack:
Popcorn
Dinner:
Grilled fish or chicken + sautéed greens + quinoa