There is no "one-size-fits all" plan to healthy eating and nutrition, as it depends on factors such as budget, location, dietary restrictions, and plain ol’ preferences. A good rule of thumb is to eat a variety of nutrient dense foods, but even that can feel overwhelming. The endless aisles and product options and grocery stores can be intimidating – especially when you’re hungry from your 10 block walk to the store. 

What to expect in this episode: how to stock your kitchen basics, approach the grocery store, and utilize Meal Kits to diversify your menu at home.

Stocking your pantry

Check out this article from BudgetBytes with the items that she likes to keep on hand to help her whip on meals on the fly.

Shopping / Delivery 

Check out this EATER article on the best grocery delivery services in the city from Local Supermarkets to Farm-based suppliers.

Affordable Produce 

We’ve all seen the fruit and vegetable stands placed around NYC, but have you actually stopped to look at the prices? They can be a GREAT way to find affordable fruit. Goodbye $6 Whole Foods blueberries and hello 2 for $5 deals. Heads up – Most only accept cash!

Trying New Recipes

Affordable Meal Kit Delivery Options (Use that free trial!)

1.  Hello Fresh

2.  Blue Apron

3.  Home Chef

4.  Green Chef

5.  Dinnerly

We’ve all had those days where we just want to enjoy a nice lunch, but the $20 dollar Sweetgreen salad sounds just as delicious as it does painful. Here are some ways to make enjoying lunch with the office about the networking and less about budgeting.

1.  MealPal ($6 a meal)

2.  Ritual (Get your entire office to join and you save $$$)

3.  Daily Harvest