Get healthier for less with healthy food options at Morrisons

Written by Savings Expert: Ryan O’Connell
Published on 28th January 2025

As the new year begins, it’s time to trade festive treats for fresh, wholesome bites! Eating healthy doesn’t mean living off lettuce or giving up all your favourite foods. It’s about finding balance, getting creative in the kitchen, and maybe discovering that roasted veggies can be surprisingly delicious. Start the year with a little fun on your plate—think hearty grain bowls, colourful stir-fries, and snacks that leave you feeling energised. So, grab your shopping list and let’s make healthy eating an exciting adventure. New year, new you—let’s make it a tasty one!

Eating healthier in the new year can feel like climbing a mountain, especially with the temptation of leftover treats and the cosy comfort of winter meals. But making better choices doesn’t have to mean overhauling your life overnight. That’s where Morrisons comes in to make things a little easier. With a fantastic range of fresh produce, nutritious ready meals, and budget-friendly ingredients, they’re your go-to for healthier eating without the hassle. Whether you’re aiming for wholesome dinners, quick lunches, or healthier snacks, Morrisons has you covered. Let’s tackle those new year goals together—one delicious, healthy bite at a time!

Save on Healthy Breakfast Options

Everyone has heard the saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it is largely true. Breakfast has quite a lot responsibility as it sets us up for the day after fasting overnight. It can also determine how you feel for the day. While many may skip breakfast as they get back to work and find their too busy, the healthiest thing you can do is make sure you eat something to start your day.

Regardless of your fitness or health goals, eating a balanced breakfast will be key to your success. A filling, nutrient-based breakfast will keep you full and energised throughout the day. While it may seem like the ideal “healthy” breakfast is something like fruit or yoghurt, these foods can actually throw-off our day of eating. A sweet breakfast can cause our blood sugar to spike, which can leave us feeling tired and disorientated by lunch. The ideal breakfast is savoury, putting an emphasis on protein and healthy fats, which will stabilise our glucose levels and help our brain function throughout the day.

Morrisons have lots of great options that can come together to make a quick, easy and healthy breakfast regardless of your fitness goals. If you’re looking to cut back on your consumption and shed those few winter pounds from the holiday festivities, you can find some great low calorie alternatives at Morrisons. There are lots of great low calorie bread options including Hovis Nimble Wholemeal Bread (which is just 50 calories per slice), or New York Bakery Co Bagel Thins (which clock in at about 126 calories per bagel). Combine these with some avocado and eggs from a low-calorie, high protein breakfast option. You can also prepare these in advance to grab and go in the morning.

Affordable Healthy Lunch Options

Lunch is the meal that is going to get you through your day. It marks the hump of your work day and needs to last you until you get home, so it needs to be tasty and filling. This can be difficult to tackle when you’re on the go, making it a lot easier to pop out and grab a quick meal deal. However, eating healthier means getting more bang for your buck when it comes to calories, and despite their convenience, meal deals are often high calorie and not very filling.

Meal planning and prepping is invaluable when it comes to finding great, filling lunch options that you take with you. In this case, we would recommend grabbing some classics: soups, sandwich, and  salads are top options here.

Morrisons have tons of own-brand soup options that you can just pick up and take with you to the office. With lots of flavours from tomato to chicken to red pepper and lentil, you have so many choices of great low-calorie options which only take a few minutes in the microwave. If you’re looking for something a little dense, combine your soup with a sandwich using some low calorie bread and some Morrisons Roast Chicken Slices, for a huge protein boost.

If you prefer a salad, make sure to make it hearty. Combine some meat/vegetarian protein options with that classic leafy green base, but add in some other vegetables like red onion and peppers and some other proteins like black beans or chick peas. Morrisons also have some low calorie dressing options like the Morrisons Counted French Dressing or Morrisons Counted Honey & Mustard Dressing.

Save with Healthy Dinner Options

Even though the New Year has arrived, Winter is still well and truly here. After a long-busy day, all you really want to eat is something convenient and comfortable. While this is typically on the less healthy side, you can find ways to create low calorie alternatives of comfort classics.

Spaghetti Bolognese is a dinner classic, and there are lots of ways to lower the calorie count, or bolster the protein and nutrient content. Swapping beef mince for Morrisons turkey mince, Morrisons chicken mince or simply a lean Beef Mince will significantly reduce the calories without reducing protein per portion. You can also include a lot of vegetables to up the fibre and nutrients in your dinner.

Affordable Healthy Snack Options

One of the top areas that will through you off your game-plan when it comes to healthy eating is going to be snacking. Whether it’s something easy to bridge the gap between the meals, or something  sweet at the end of the day, snacking is where we can clock up calories without knowing.

Thankfully, there are more and more low-calorie or high protein options on the snack market and Morrisons is home to lots of options. From Properchips BBQ Lentil Chips, which are just 66 calories per pack, Fribe One 90 calorie bars, or Skinny Whip or Crunch bars, there is something for everyone to grab on the go that will satisfy that itch.

If you need something sweet and satisfying for the end of the night, you can find lots of reduced calorie ice creams at Morrisons including their own-brand options as well as Halo Top options.

 5 Simple Ways to Stick to a Healthier Diet

• Plan Your Meals in Advance: Prepare a weekly menu with balanced meals, including fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. Meal-prepping can save time and reduce unhealthy temptations.

• Keep Healthy Snacks on Hand: Stock up on nutritious options like nuts, fresh fruit, yoghurt, or veggie sticks with hummus to curb cravings without reaching for junk food.

• Focus on Portion Control: Use smaller plates, eat slowly, and stop when you feel 80% full to prevent overeating and manage portion sizes.

• Stay Hydrated: Drink 6–8 glasses of water daily to avoid mistaking thirst for hunger. Carry a water bottle and add lemon or cucumber for flavour.

• Treat Yourself in Moderation: Enjoy your favourite treats occasionally without overindulging. Balance indulgences with healthy meals for a guilt-free diet.

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