Especially during the winter
months, I make a big effort
to keep staples on hand that
are easy to prepare and that
serve as building blocks of
delicious and healthful meals.
For my greens, I always have
a big container of mixed
greens—whether it’s baby
kale or spinach or super
greens. Right now I’m loving
this blend of protein greens
and pea sprouts from Organic
Girl. You’ll also always find tons of lemons or limes in my
kitchen to infuse water or to
add acidity and brighten the
flavor of a green smoothie.
For quick proteins I’ll either
steam a fresh piece of fish or
chicken, adding flavor with
fresh herbs and citrus. And in my pantry, I keep cans of
wild salmon, tuna, sardines,
protein powders, and fiber
sources such as flax and chia
seeds. Avocados are delicious
on their own and can be
quickly turned into guacamole that packs a punch of
healthy fat and fiber.
During the winter, we
all typically crave more
carbohydrates, so I make
sure to stock up on complex
carbohydrates such as sweet
potatoes and fruit, and I advise my clients to limit their
carbohydrates to one serving
per meal. They will go much
farther than a handful of
potato chips in helping you
power through the day.
Of course, winter is all
about cozying up at home,
being with loved ones, and
cherishing the beauty that
comes with the season. With
mindfulness and planning,
you can help yourself avoid
SAD by taking extra care
of yourself and might find
that you have more energy
than you could’ve imagined
during what had previously
been challenging months.