Healthier eating choices for us busy women!!! (taking from my stylist newsletter but very much appropriate for any busy woman)

When you’re busy running errands or moving from one customer to the next, it may seem difficult to incorporate healthier eating habits into your day. With just a few easy substitutes and ideas, you can slowly weave healthy foods into your diet and leave the not-so-good-for-you foods by the wayside.


Do you go out to eat for most of your lunches? Try substituting two of those lunches with lunches you make at home. Try making a healthy sandwich with 100 percent whole wheat bread, lots of veggies (tomatoes, spinach leaves, cucumbers, carrots) and low-fat or minimal mayo. If you leave out the cheese, you could save yourself up to 200 calories.

Don’t eat enough fruits or vegetables? Try adding one serving of fruits or vegetables to your day. Need ideas? Eat an apple, a banana, half a cup of carrots dipped in a dip of your choice or half a cucumber raw. Love pizza? Add veggies. Peppers, onions and tomatoes are an easy fix. Eat a lot of cereal? Slice bananas, berries, peaches or frozen fruits in your cereal. You can add the same items to yogurt, too.

Reaching for a tasty dessert? Reach for yogurt—a good source of calcium—instead of ice cream. Still need some kind of frozen treat? Try a fudge bar. They are close to half the calories per serving and contain only 1 percent of your daily fat intake, whereas a serving of ice cream contains 12 percent.

Quenching your thirst? Choose water or 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice instead of your regular soda. You’ll save hundreds of calories and cut your sugar intake greatly.

Eating on the go? When eating out, even most fast-food joints offer the option for a side salad instead of fries. This will help you incorporate vegetables into your diet and curb your sodium intake.

Trouble with portion control? If portion control is your problem, choose a salad plate instead of the full-size dinner plate whenever possible. This will help you to take smaller amounts of food even when your plate looks full.

Start small. Adding even one or two of these tips to your daily routine can help get you on the road to healthier eating. Bon appétit!