Keeping Your Healthy Eating Resolutions This Winter With FreshDirect

Eating healthier can feel intimidating—the planning, the shopping, the cooking—especially during the colder winter months. Luckily, FreshDirect helps simplify the process by delivering fresh, high-quality groceries straight to your door. We spoke to Lauren Jangl, director, public relations at FreshDirect, to get more insight into how the premium grocery-delivery service makes sticking to those “eat healthy” resolutions simple and delicious.

Healthier Grocery Shopping Made Easier With FreshDirect 

So, how exactly does FreshDirect work, and how can it help you keep your resolutions to eat more mindfully, especially when it’s cold outside? “When it’s freezing, going to the supermarket can be a chore,” Jangl says. “Because FreshDirect delivers everything to you during your chosen time slot, you can do your shopping in a few taps on your phone. Think of it as your reward for sticking to your goals. Plus, FreshDirect’s direct-sourcing model ensures our food is always at its freshest—up to seven days fresher than the store-fresh version—so you get the most out of your groceries.”

For those new to online grocery shopping, FreshDirect offers tools through its app and website that make staying on track easier. Think: savable lists (like Healthy Favorites), weekly deliveries for DeliveryPass members, meal inspiration, and easy ways to discover something new, like FreshDirect’s farm share boxes.

Another unexpected benefit of online grocery shopping? Fewer distractions. “One hidden perk of shopping groceries online with FreshDirect is that there are no junk food displays to tempt you!” Jangl tells us. “When you order, it’s easy to stick to your list. We recommend starting with a mix of versatile whole ingredients (like salad greens, grains, and lean proteins), then adding a couple no- or low-prep meals so that you have something at the ready when you’re tempted by takeout.”

Make Meal Prep Simple and More Nutritious 

Meal prep might be on the resolution list for some, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating or take up your entire weekend. Have some good basics on hand so you can create simple grain bowls or salads, either ahead of time, or when you need an easy lunch or dinner in a snap. “FreshDirect has a fantastic selection of prepared grains, vegetables, and proteins that make mealtime so much easier,” says Jangl. 

For easy, winter-friendly cooking, sheet-pan meals are a go-to. “We love a good sheet-pan recipe, like our chicken cacciatore or cod with roasted tomatoes,” Jangl suggests. “Simply put your proteins and veggies on a sheet, season, and cook in the oven!” 

On nights when cooking isn’t in the cards, FreshDirect’s delicious grab-and-go meals fill the gap. Choose from oregano chicken with green beans and roasted peppers or a bibimbap Korean-style grain bowl, and any of FreshDirect’s four-minute, single-serve meals, like the spaghetti cacio e pepe or balsamic chicken with broccoli rabe and quinoa.

And if you don’t have a grab-and-go meal on hand, Jangl suggests another way to keep it simple, satisfying, and nutritious. “We live for our warm rotisserie chicken, some pre-cooked grains, steam-in-bag veggies, and a ready-made simmer sauce,” she says. “You can toss these together in a number of ways! We also have chef-designed meal kits to help simplify cooking.”

Healthy Pantry Staples and Snacks to Stock

Keeping your pantry stocked with healthy staples is just as important as meal prep so that you’re naturally inclined to reach for something nourishing once hunger hits. “Stock whole grains like quinoa, oats, and brown rice, along with legumes such as lentils and chickpeas,” says Jangl. “These are a great way to get more fiber and plant-based protein. Also, build a collection of nut butters, seeds, and spices, which will help you get the most flavor out of every meal.”

Eating more mindfully doesn’t mean having to sacrifice snacks or your favorite foods, either. Jangl mentions simple swaps like “substituting refined grains, flour, and pasta for whole wheat or gluten-free versions, as well as plant-based proteins instead of meat.” On top of that, FreshDirect offers party dips with zero dairy, like the Nuts for Cheese creamy cashew dip, artichoke and jalapeño or smoky chipotle hummus.

Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth? Choose FreshDirect’s selection of candy that uses alternative sweeteners, such as SmartSweets Sweet Fish (a no-sugar-added take on Swedish Fish) and Spring & Mulberry date-sweetened chocolate, coffee. 

Make the Most of In-Season Produce 

Picking in-season produce is another good choice for 2026, and it’s easily accomplished with FreshDirect. Some of the benefits of picking in-season produce include enjoying a better nutritional value, more vibrant flavor, and increased affordability. 

So, what’s in season for winter? “January is the best time for citrus and root vegetables,” Jangl tells us. “Our produce teams go out of their way to find the most unique, seasonal options, like Sumo citruses, specialty Mandarins, and local beets, sweet potatoes, and winter squashes. These items are all chock full of vitamins and can brighten up any cold winter day.”

What’s Trending for Groceries in 2026

These seasonal choices also reflect a larger shift in how people are thinking about food as we head into 2026, according to Jangl. “We’ve definitely seen a greater interest in local and American-made goods, as consumers grow more conscious of their budgets and knowing where food comes from,” she says. “When you choose local produce, meat, or seafood, it has traveled less, so it arrives fresher and is more likely to come from a small farm or fishery that cares about the quality and integrity of its goods.” 

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