By Dr. Michelle Irwin

Think about what you want for dinner. Is it just something that tastes good you think of? Does it serve any other need other than pleasure? When we look at what we are eating, not just as tasty treats but rather as what we do to start fueling our lives, we can create more energy and life rather than feeling bloated and sluggish after eating.

Healthy food tastes great when we take the time to get the right ingredients, get complementary flavors, and take the time to let them cook to their optimal potential. But I know it can be difficult in the hurry up culture of the day to do this. If we can plan ahead, use the time we do have, and take advantage of the technology available, we can have easy healthy options throughout the week.

I don't have hours to cook at the end of my workday as you may imagine, so I have found ways to make healthy dinners quickly with food prep services and smart shopping. On the weekends, we can take the time to cook clean meals and use the freezer and fridge to have them available for the week or more ahead. When I take time to do this, I have more energy to be more active throughout the week as well as at the weekends. I get more done, have more fun, and feel lighter in my emotions as well as my body.

Create a plan, follow through with it, and achieve those goals!