Kitchen remodels are one of the best ways to improve your home’s value, add functionality to your kitchen, and help you enjoy your home more. However, they can also be quite intrusive, meaning you will need to find other places to eat during your home remodel. Fortunately, with a little research, you can find options for healthy eating without needing to use your kitchen! Below are some tips that can help.
Home-Cooked Frozen Meals
By far the best place to get meals while your home is being remodeled is from the comfort of your own kitchen! Of course, if your kitchen is being remodeled, you can opt to prepare frozen meals ahead of time and store them in your freezer for the time being.
If you have a garage or another area where you can place a fridge and a microwave, you can store your meals there until your kitchen is finished being remodeled. Some healthy eating options for breakfast that can be frozen include fruit smoothies, all-natural egg muffins, or pre-cooked breakfast sandwiches. You can cook these ahead of time and place them in your freezer, then munch on them later.
If you want to prepare lunch ahead of time, one of the best, frozen lunches you can make ahead of time and then reheat is soup and stews. These stews can be placed in a large bag, frozen, and then thawed. It’s best to look up recipes that you love and cook a large batch of frozen food ahead of time. Frozen meals are excellent since they can be placed in large freezers without needing to move your refrigerator. They also last longer than meals in your fridge.
Take-out Subscriptions
There are also plenty of take-out options for healthy eating you can have delivered to your home. However, these take-out options can be pricey and can quickly add up due to delivery fees. It’s best to get a subscription to a take-out option service, such as a $9.99 subscription for a premium Postmates account.
Subscriptions to take-out services allow you free delivery and can help you save money while still enjoying healthy eating. Best of all, these take-out platforms have done the hard work for you and can recommend restaurants that are rated high in your area. With 90% of people researching restaurants online before dining, it’s best to use these ratings to your advantage and choose highly rated restaurants for healthy eating.
Restaurants with Low Sodium
If you don’t want to spend money on take-out options, you can also try to order food yourself and eat at certain restaurants during your home’s kitchen remodel. It’s best to find restaurants that offer low-sodium meals during your kitchen remodel.
Sodium is also known as salt, and the more salt meals use, the worse they are for your health. Increased sodium in your diet can lead to swelling, high blood pressure, and even headaches for some people. If your kitchen remodel is going to take a couple of days, it’s best to find a restaurant with cheap, healthy eating options and low-sodium foods. Some examples include restaurants that serve salads, vegan food restaurants, and even restaurants that market themselves as serving healthy, sodium-free foods.
Many grocery stores also have pre-made salads and meals you can find in their deli section. Look at the sodium content of these meals and choose the ones with the lowest sodium content for healthy eating.
According to Home Guide, cabinets generally account for nearly half of total kitchen remodel costs. While you won’t have access to your cabinets during your kitchen remodeling, you can use the tips above to help you find options for healthy eating that can help you save money. Whether it’s a subscription service or pre-made meals, prepare ahead of time so you can continue to eat healthily during your remodel.