Everything Bobby Parrish Eats In A Day To Stay Healthy On The Go

If you don’t know digital creator, best-selling author, and FlavCity founder Bobby Parrish, I have only one question: Where have you been? A combined 20 million people follow his social channels where he shares grocery shopping guides and lifestyle tips focused on making healthy, nutritious food more accessible. Those responsibilities, plus those of running a major nutrition brand and being a husband and dad, also give him one more unofficial certification: professional on-the-go eater.

That expertise might be exactly what you’re looking for at the start of the new year. As we enter the season of “circling back” on all of those emails, coffee catch-ups, and work projects, it’s not a bad idea to think through your healthy eating plan so you don’t fall into the convenient (but not-so-healthy) trap of ordering in and eating out. Luckily, Bobby has a few great ideas to get you started, and they’re all rooted in whole food ingredients with no overly processed products.

Below, learn what Bobby Parrish eats in a day to stay healthy when life gets busy. With easy recipes and nutritious swaps that can help you eat healthier amid the chaos, these ideas can help you prepare to tackle whatever the next 365 days have in store.

Breakfast: Lemon Blueberry Chia Pudding

Layers of vanilla chia pudding and sweet blueberry compote may become the reason you get out of bed in the morning. With fiber-rich chia seeds and plenty of protein, you’ll feel fuller longer. Plus, Future You will thank you for those antioxidant-packed blueberries. Make this one ahead of time (it makes three servings) so you can throw it in your bag, run out the door, and enjoy once you get wherever you’re going.

Ingredients

Blueberry Compote:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Chia Pudding:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cup milk of choice
• 2 scoops FlavCity Vanilla Cream Protein Smoothie Powder
• 6 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest and juice of 1 large lemon

Instructions

1. Add blueberries, maple syrup, water, and lemon juice to a saucepan. Cook the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Once it thickens, remove the pan from heat and set aside to cool.
2. Into a blender, add the Greek yogurt, milk, FlavCity Protein Smoothie Powder, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Blend until all the ingredients are well combined. The mixture should be thick but pourable.
3. Evenly divide the blueberry compote among three 8-ounce jars. Then, layer the chia pudding over the blueberry mixture, followed by 1 tablespoon of Greek yogurt. Top with lemon zest and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

Lunch: Turkey & Prosciutto Sandwich

Is there any meal more efficient than a sandwich? (Spoiler: nope.) Besides being quick to throw together, this one from Bobby features protein from turkey and prosciutto, micronutrient-dense sprouts, healthy fats from jarred pesto and avocado oil mayo, and whole-grain fiber from the bread. It also gets bonus points for being delicious.

Ingredients

• Bread
• Avocado oil mayo
• Pesto
• Prosciutto
• Organic turkey slices
• Sprouts

Instructions

• Layer all the ingredients together between two slices of bread (or toast, if desired) and enjoy.

Dinner: Turkish Pasta Bowl

Having a DIY pasta bowl waiting in the fridge can be a game-changer for busy weeknights. Prep each component ahead and use food storage containers to keep all of them separate, then when you’re ready to eat, simply combine them in a bowl for a comforting pasta dinner that tastes as good as it did on day one.

Besides being tasty, this recipe features loads of satisfying protein from the ground beef and yogurt sauce. You’ll also find fiber in the pasta, as well as vitamin C from the tomatoes, and antioxidants from the parsley.

Ingredients

Crispy beef and onions

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Yogurt sauce

• 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Paprika butter

• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Pasta and garnishes

• 1 pound pasta
• Cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• Chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat a stainless steel pan over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add in ground beef, using a spatula or wooden spoon to break it up. As the meat browns, season with cumin, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper. Then, add in finely diced onions and cook until the beef is crispy.
2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, then cook the pasta according to package instructions.
3. In a separate saucepan, melt butter and stir in paprika to create a paprika butter sauce. Once it’s bubbling, remove from heat and set aside.
4. Combine the yogurt and chopped garlic to a bowl along with some salt. Mix well and set aside.
5. Build your pasta bowl by adding pasta first, then topping with the yogurt sauce, crispy beef, and tomatoes and chopped parsley for garnish. Finish with the paprika butter.

The EOD Secret Weapon

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