Working a 9–5 job, or even remotely, can be a whole lot; from waking up early to get to work, to attending a series of meetings, to carrying out multiple daily tasks. All of these require an actual amount of attention and time, leaving you with little or no time for other things. If this perfectly describes your everyday routine, then you are not alone. There are a lot of people in your shoes, and knowing how uncomfortable these shoes are, we are here to help you adjust it.
When it comes to working-class people, one thing that suffers the most from their busy schedules is their stomachs. Of course, it is understandable that you get carried away with work and tend to lose track of time, forgetting to eat, and causing you to settle for junk. We don’t want to judge you, but we do want you to know that most of these junk foods are empty calories (meaning they have little to no nutritional value) and have a long-term effect on your health. As an adult, you need to start making intentional and healthy food choices. So let’s take you through the journey of a healthy eating routine.
What your meal plan should look like
MONDAY
Breakfast — Yam & Scrambled egg with Milkshake/Smoothie
This is a perfect meal for a Monday morning. It is absolutely balanced, highly nutritious, and filling, and doesn't leave you too heavy. It prepares your body for the day. However, it should be noted that a proper breakfast should be eaten between 7 and 9 a.m.
Lunch — Jollof rice and Chicken
This is a quick yet nutritious and satisfying meal, perfect for lunch on a Monday afternoon. It is comfortable to eat even at work.
Dinner — Boiled plantain and Vegetable
Having something light for dinner is a perfect way to end the day, and this right here is a nutritious and healthy meal choice.
TUESDAY
Breakfast — Toast Bread and Milkshake
Light, nutritious, and quick to consume. It is a balanced meal, good enough to start your day.
Lunch — Amala and Ewedu with beef
This is an excellent lunch option. It replenishes and also provides you with the right amount of energy you need to carry on with your day’s task
Dinner — Spaghetti Jollof with Fish
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast —White Rice and Beans with chicken
Lunch — Yam Porridge
Dinner — Eba and Okra with goat meat
A light meal is usually the best and healthiest choice for dinner; however, if eating something heavy is what you prefer, then it should be eaten early — way before your bedtime. When you’re asleep, the body needs to focus on rest and repair. Juggling that with metabolism (digestion) tends to have a not-so-good effect on the body, and you definitely don’t want to deal with that.
THURSDAY
Breakfast — Stir fry and Chicken
Lunch —Semo, Efo riro with Beef
Dinner — Yam and fish stew
FRIDAY
Breakfast — Jollof rice, Moi-Moi and Beef
Lunch — Plantain porridge, vegetable and beef
Dinner — Wheat, vegetable and goat meat
SATURDAY
Breakfast — Bean, stew & Plantain (Ewa Agoyi)
Lunch — Fufu, Efo-riro (vegetable) and Beef
Dinner — Fried potatoes and egg sauce
SUNDAY
Breakfast — Pap and Akara
Lunch — Jollof rice and chicken with steamed vegetable
Dinner — Pounded yam with Egusi and beef
You can now go ahead to set up a meal plan on SolidRent Room Service to enjoy automated food delivery. On the app, you can also place an instant meal order aside from the meal plan you set up and order up to three different meals at once.
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