3 Lazy Hacks for Better Family Nutrition

Let’s be honest — if you’re a parent, life’s already enough of a juggling act without adding “meal prep Sundays” to the mix.

Between school runs, work, laundry, and trying to remember where you left your phone (again), the last thing you want to do is spend 2 hours batch cooking quinoa and chicken breast.

So here’s the truth: you don’t need to be a meal prep ninja to eat better and feel better.

You just need a few simple, lazy hacks that work with your lifestyle, not against it.

Here are 3 I give to all my parent clients — and yep, they actually use them.

🍗 1. Cook Double — Always.

Next time you make a family meal that’s remotely healthy (think chilli, curry, stir fry, tray bake), double it.

Eat half, save half. That’s lunch tomorrow — no effort, no excuses.

💡 Why it works:

You’re already cooking anyway. Doing a bit more now saves you from a meal deal or takeaway later in the week.

🧀 2. Build a “no-cook” lunch shelf in your fridge.

Fill it with easy stuff: cooked chicken, boiled eggs, cheese sticks, pre-chopped veg, hummus, wraps, yoghurt, whatever you’ll actually eat.

That way, even when time’s tight or the baby’s screaming, you’ve got grab-and-go options.

💡 Why it works:

Decision fatigue is real. Having a go-to shelf removes the "what do I eat?" stress in the middle of a mad day.

🥤 3. Smoothies = breakfast cheat code.

Frozen fruit, scoop of protein, milk, peanut butter — blend and go.

Takes 90 seconds, fills you up, and makes you feel like someone who sort of has their life together.

💡 Why it works:

Fast, portable, and stops you skipping breakfast (or nicking leftover fish fingers at 10am).

You’re not lazy. You’re busy.

And your nutrition plan should respect that.

You’ve got this.

Healthy Regards,

Zuza

@bodyshapingtraining