In the raw: Part 1 !

When the days are long and busy, and all hope for cooking a nutritious dinner is lost, do not fret. I know packaged foods, bars, fast food, or 5-minute meals are very convenient at times, but that is just not the way to go. Fresh foods are key to a persons diet. I was told many times that you should never eat anything that will not expire. By that I mean, a bag of chips probably lasts for a few years unopened, while a bag of carrots lasts for only a few days. The longer the expiration date on the package, the worse the food is for you.  An incredibly quick and easy way to eat healthy is to eat fresh foods. This way, you get all of the vitamins, minerals, and proteins you need in your diet, while eating on the fly. Each of the pictures below shows a meal combination of fresh foods. They are a great base to work off of, for those days when cooking is just not an option. Take a look at some of these meal options below. The breakfast options can also be accompanied with greek yogurt and low-sugar granola, which is an easy and delicious way to incorporate more nutrition into the meal. Next time you go to the grocery store keep these meals in mind and shop the right way!