Stuck in a food rut? This will help

We’ve all been there, you find a new recipe or easy-to-prep lunch and want to eat it every day. Fast forward two weeks and you suddenly can’t stand it anymore. Try one of these easy ideas to mix up your routine and help you stay inspired.

Let’s dive a little deeper…

Maybe you eat the same egg sandwich every morning, snack on the same yogurt parfait, or meal prep the same chicken bowl for lunch. Don’t get us wrong, having a set of nutritious go-tos is a tried-and-true way to stay on track. It puts healthy choices on autopilot and helps you avoid in-the-moment decisions that may get in the way of your goals.

But there can be a dark side to these routines: food ruts. Eating the same thing, even if you love it initially, can eventually get tiresome and leave you less excited and inspired to keep up the changes you’ve made. That’s why it’s helpful to mix in new ingredients and flavors. Doing so also gives you a chance to expand your roster of faves.

So while you should continue to lean on what works for you, switch things up once in a while: Pick one of the ideas above, then decide when you’re going to try it and what you’ll need to make it happen.