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

Day 3

  • Breakfast:

    Steel‑cut oatmeal with cinnamon + toasted almonds

  • Snack:

    Hard‑boiled egg + cherry tomatoes

  • Lunch:

    Red lentil soup

    + side salad

  • Snack:

    Popcorn

  • Dinner:

    Grilled fish or chicken + sautéed greens + quinoa