5 Ways To Eat Healthy When You're Stuck Inside During The Polar Vortex

Cold weather is a great excuse to lay in bed, eat a jar of nutella and watch Netflix all day. Not that you really NEED an excuse to do that, but, if you're going to be stuck indoors for who knows how long, here are some recipes to stay healthy when you can barely find the motivation to get out of bed.

Warm Quinoa Porridge

Via blog.honest.com

You may not know how to pronounce Quinoa and it may look a little funny, but this healthy, warm porridge is a great way to start a snow day in bed.

Chai Tea

Via realsimple.com

Car snowed in? Can't get to Starbucks for your daily fix? Try a warm Chai tea instead. It's not coffee, and that may scare you, but, I promise it will keep you warm and cozy.

Avocado Grilled Cheese

Via diana212m.blogspot.com.au

Yep, you read that right. And yes, you are welcome. There's nothing wrong with a good old-fashioned grilled cheese (I mean, there's literally NOTHING wrong with that) but this recipe is mostly to keep your creative juices going when you're snowed in for so long.

Eggplant Steak

Via mangiablog.com

In case all the cows freeze over during the polar vortex, you might want to prepare yourself for a vegetarian lifestyle.

Kale + Lentil Soup

Via portuguesegirlcooks.com

Here it is: your excuse to sit in front of the TV all day with a warm bowl of soup. And let's be honest, you can never go wrong with kale lentil soup.