Load shedding has been top of mind for South Africans, as much as we try to plan our day around scheduled blackouts, load shedding stints change at a moment’s notice, disrupting our well-thought-out plans to live more healthily. Planning is the best approach to dealing with load shedding, especially if health and fitness are part of your lifestyle.
Herbalife Nutrition’s shares tips on how you can stay healthy during this time.
Explore nutritious no-cook meal ideas
When the power’s been out for a few hours, the last thing you want to do is open and close the fridge and freezer too often. All you’ll do is allow precious cold air to escape. Instead, stock up on filling fruits and veggies that will be fine in a bowl on your countertop.
Avo’s, tomatoes, peppers, apples, bananas, pears, berries, peaches, plums, citrus fruits, carrots, cauliflower, melons and pickles are all favourite snacks that can form part of a healthy balanced meal. Plus, they taste even better if stored at room temperature. The best part is, you can use them to whip up delicious sandwiches, salads, and stir-fries in minutes.
You can try a tuna poke bowl with mango aloe dressing. It’s so easy to assemble if you have leftover rice from the night before. Chop up some veg, add the rice, and open a can of tuna from the pantry. There’s no need to buy fresh fish when you know it will just go bad in the fridge.
Need a no-cook snack to keep you going between meals? There are loads of protein-boosted options, from smoothies and shakes to delicious protein bars. Alternatively, spruce up your overnight oats, soups, or salad dressings with a scoop of protein powder to make an anytime snack that’s tasty and filling.
Also see: Breakfast ideas that are delicious and packed with protein
