How to Fall Back Into Your Diet Routine

You were so dedicated at the beginning of summer, working hard to look great in tight cycling shorts or the more fashionable cropped tees. Somewhere along the way, you veered off track. But you’re probably not too far off course. Besides, there’s no better time than fall to turn over a new leaf.

Plan ahead

Falling into a clean routine includes planning ahead for healthy meals, bringing your own bags to the grocery store, as well as savoring every element of meal preparation (and the people you share meals with). Save yourself time and money by creating a weekly meal plan and preparing large meals on the weekend. You’ll have quick and easy lunches throughout the week.

Warm up to healthy soups

Move over salads! Soups, stews and gumbos are autumn’s staple crowd-pleasers. They’re also often loaded with calories, cholesterol and saturated fat (we’re looking at you, cheesy potato soup). Not to worry, because warm foods can still be comforting without all the added junk. Start with a veggie broth and then whip up a Beet Apple Soup, Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup or Moroccan Stew.

Make a smoothie (yeah, really!)

Just because 80-degree temps are long gone, doesn’t mean you have to abandon your summer smoothies. But you could give them a seasonal spin, like using lukewarm water and warming spices. Let nutmeg, cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice spruce up your traditional smoothies. Or, play on your favorite fall desserts (mmmm…apple pie!) for a deliciously nutritious to-go drink. By adding rich vanilla Vega One Nutritional Shake to your smoothie, you’ll get a boost of 15 grams of protein, 3 servings of greens, 50 percent of your daily intake of vitamins and minerals, 6 grams of fiber and a heaping of omega-3s, antioxidants and probiotics. Vega One is plant-based, free from dairy, gluten and soy, and it contains no added sugar, artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners. This fall-inspired shake is a Vega Team staple: