Why in the modern world that we live in, does this adage not hold true, especially around food and nutrition? A few reasons come to mind when attempting to answer this quest

Firstly, for most of the population, the priority at question when deciding what to eat is how much can I consume and for how little money? 

Secondly, amidst overly busy lifestyles, the allure and convenience of ‘fast food’ and packaged food ranks high. 

The crux of the issue with modern day eating is that we have de-volved from what food means to our bodies and the significant role that it plays in all facets of our wellbeing. 

Choosing food from whole food groups such as vegetables/fruits, protein, dairy, nuts/seeds/beans and whole minimally processed grains can ensure that the focus is on QUALITY food. 

A vital part of being able to utilize these foods is having them prepped ahead of time for ease of eating during your busy day. A few tips for doing so are as follows: 

• wash and chop up vegetables for a few days at a time, so that you can enjoy easily for raw snacks or cooked meals
• purchase frozen fruits and vegetables for ease of use in smoothies, soups and in cooked meals 
• purchase and cook a whole animal protein (chicken, lamb, turkey) and divide it up as needed for a few days of meals
• keep nuts and seeds portioned out in serving sizes for a quick snack

Another aspect of eating more nutrient dense foods is that the feeling of “fullness” or satiation in the body is satisfied better and for a longer period because of the fiber, vitamins/minerals and antioxidants that are plentiful in whole foods vs the empty calories of processed fake food. Here is a sample 700 calorie meal for comparison of quality vs quantity.