I LOVE to cook, and there are some nights when I don’t want to go anywhere near my kitchen. Fine dining is pretty simple when it comes to getting a quality meal – and I love it – but the casual dining scene is a little more difficult to navigate when you’re craving taste and some substance.
img_4457Takeout options have improved greatly in the past few years – did you know that Chipotle serves tofu sofritas? Tofu is no angel – soy can be difficult for many people to digest and can mess with hormones, especially in females – but it’s a great option for vegans or people looking for a lighter option, and a huge signifier of an improved fast food scape.

A lot of people always end up falling back on Seamless and beat themselves up, and I’m here to tell you that that’s totally unnecessary and really counterintuitive for your health. Love and respect yourself and trust that you’re doing your best in each moment.

Self-love is the foundation of vibrant health.

Want to know the most important components to a great meal, regardless of what you’re eating? Yep, you read that right. It’s not all about the food.

Click here to learn three non-food related tactics to keep you healthy and sane no matter what you’re eating. You’ll also get three awesome ideas for what to eat at takeout restaurants.

I love teaching people how to eat well when they’re on the go, and this is just a little sample of all the great options you have when you think outside the box.

Even if you hate cooking and are working 14-hour days, you can still get great nutrients in your body and have a delicious experience every time you eat. Or you can hire a private chef – shoot me an email at lula@lulabrown.com.

If you want more tips like this, leave a comment below with your favorite cuisine and I’ll let you know what your best options are.

Photo: Jake Freeman