Most of us want to eat better, but wanting and doing are two different things. Turning your noble intentions into actions is easier said than done because healthy eating always seems like it’s tedious, time-consuming, and difficult to do.

But what if we told you that it doesn’t have to be?

Check out a few simple life hacks that will help you improve your diet and get you on your path to healthier eating easily.

A basic smoothie recipe can be customized according to your preferences. Start with 1-2 cups of water and add ½ to ¾ cups of frozen fruit to it. Blend the mixture and finish off with a couple of ice cubes!

You can adjust the amount of fruit depending on how sweet and thick you want your smoothie. If you’re drinking a smoothie as a meal replacement, make sure you include protein to it using yogurt.

You can also add a handful of leafy vegetables like spinach and kale or additional foods like chia seeds to the mix.

Soup Up!

Soups are a fun way to ensure you eat healthily.

All you need is some chicken broth in a pan, vegetables, meat, and spices, and you’re good to go. You can work the recipe a few times till you’re comfortable experimenting with the flavors.

You can also prepare soup the night before and cook it slowly over the course of the day to make the flavors come alive.

Start Your Meals with a Salad

Salads are quick and easy to whip up and can go a long way to help you on your journey to healthy eating.

If you have baby spinach at your house, simply add two cups of it to a small bowl, sprinkle some almonds on it, add a few apple slices and finish off with a dressing of balsamic vinegar and olive oil!

While it may seem difficult to prepare salad mixes initially, but once you get the hang of it and understand the flavors you like, it gets much easier.

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