Nutrition Battle Plan for Busy Families

I can't speak for your house but in my reality making nutrition a priority really takes a WAR-like mindset. Everyday our families are bombarded by advertisements, billboards, signs, checkout lanes, vending machines, coupons for crap (don't even get me started on that conspiracy), we are literally getting hit from all sides even in our own homes. So with little athletic ability I have I can tell you that I do know this- when it comes to nutrition and family- the best defense is a GREAT OFFENSE!

You've heard a hundred-and-one times; preparedness REALLY IS half the battle when it comes to having nutritious meal options for your healthy family. Unfortunately for my family that skill is lacking in my DNA makeup so I really have to focus on making sure I have things on hand to make quick meals- planning my day I do pretty good- planning our food is more of a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants type of action. DO NOT ask me what's for dinner any minute prior to me actually cooking it (you may lose a body part- most likely your head), and sometimes even when it's in process I still couldn't tell you.

We generally stick to the same basic nutrition options (see Eat This ) so it makes sense money wise to buy the staples that you can in bulk. I generally shop three options

1. My AdvoCare products for quick, portable, nutritious Breakfast/Lunch/Snack options:



Meal Replacement Shakes



AdvoBar AM

AdovBar Meal

AdvoBar Fruit & Nut

2. My local Sprouts for the best deal on fresh fruits and produce

3. Costco for the majority of my nutritious protein options, complex carbs, and NUTS- we eat a lot of nuts and you really can't beat the prices- check the baking isle for the best deals:

Now obviously FRESH produce is BEST but I really struggle at having enough fresh produce on hand to last the week as my schedule generally permits only one shopping trip to Sprouts. So I like to keep a gigantic bag of frozen broccoli on hand in case of emergency- better a frozen vegi than no vegi at all :)  Which reminds me, one of the biggest lesson I've learned over the past year is that it's not one meal or binge or blizzard or (insert your guilty pleasure here_____________) that's going to derail all your efforts- sometimes making healthy choices for your family is just about picking the BEST of the WORST, and that's perfectly fine because over time it all adds up- so have grace on yourself!

Where do you find the best produce deals in your area?