Eating healthy can be challenging when you’re super busy. I’m a full-time student and part-time nanny. I commute to classes in the city, take walks in a nearby park, and I spend time blogging. I’m very involved in my local church and I consider myself pretty social, so I guess you could say… I’m busy! But not too busy to care about making smart choices. So, what’s the key to eating well and keeping up with a hectic schedule?? Healthy options for on-the-go eating. Today I want to share some of my faves with you!

This is a tasty little lunch I threw together featuring a simple salad with salsa, carrots, an omelet, gluten free pretzels, and an apple! I packed it and ate it in class. (You have to be able to deal with eggs that are no longer hot off the grill! Hard boiled works just as well.) So easy, inexpensive, tasty and balanced!

Hello healthy Panera Bread! How’s a girl to eat gluten free at a place with the word BREAD in their name?? Cue this yummy salad with avocado! I love ordering salads because you can skip certain ingredients and keep the ones you like. For example, I kept the avocado, bacon, tomato, chicken, and egg (gluten, dairy, and soy free), but I skipped the cheese and croutons! Also, I got a black bean soup and an apple for my sides!