Here’s my step by step guide to finding the best foods for you while also prioritizing convenience and taste. The best secret for eating healthy is to find foods that are delicious and easy to make!
Step One: Always start with fruits and veggies. Pick produce that is flavorful and in season and make it the cornerstone of your meals. Try this: as a family, commit to trying a new fruit or vegetable each week during National Nutrition Month®. My family has signed up for artichokes, hedgehog mushrooms, tomatillos and star fruit. For routine shopping, I always start with the Fresh Deals page. This weekly rotation highlights the freshest seasonal items that are also on sale (score!). Then, I navigate to the Fruit department to check the Season’s Best Top Rated Fruit & then Veggie Department to do the same. I always aim to try 1-2 non-routine veggies in every order.
For Seafood, just like produce you can’t go wrong in this department – shop for the season’s top rated and you’ll be sure to find a wholesome pick. I recommend you add seafood into your diet at least two times per week to mix up your protein, increase your healthy fat intake and vary the vitamins and minerals you are getting from different types of animal food products. We also have a great frozen seafood section, to always have your freezer stocked in case you don’t have time to place an order. Continuing on the topic of varying your proteins, non-meat proteins like tofu, tempeh & soy products can be found in our Dairy Department – Category: Plant Based & Vegetarian. If you are interested in cutting back on animal products for ethical or health reasons, we’ve got a lot of products for you. This is a great way to reduce the amount of saturated fat in your diet as well. Beans, nuts & seeds are also other great products for plant-based protein and you can’t go wrong incorporating these foods into your diet as often as you want them. Check out our great FreshDirect Brand selection of nuts and seeds here.
Step Four: We know that cooking from scratch is not always an option. Luckily we have a fabulous selection of over 400 Prepared Food items to fill your fridge for the week. As a working mom of a toddler, I know firsthand how tough it is to get dinner on the table. Not to mention remembering to pack a healthy lunch for the next day! But our Meals department has got you covered! Depending what you’re looking for, we have a great selection to fit your needs for all meals. Breakfast: egg cups, parfaits and pre-made oatmeal are all easy grab and go options. Lunch: fresh green salads and soups are your best bet to fit a bunch of vegetables and protein in for your midday boost. And for dinner, we have a lot of healthier options to choose from and a lot of filters to sort with for your specific needs, both on the desktop and in app. Starting with our Smart & Simple line of meal kits, which are all built to specific nutrition parameters, and are all easy to make in under 30 minutes. Simply navigate to our Meal Kits page and filter for the Smart & Simple brand:
