The "I Don't Have Time to Cook" Excuse is a Myth.

We've all heard it (and maybe even said it): "I'm just too busy to cook healthy food." So, we hit the drive-thru, order takeout, or throw a highly-processed microwave dinner in the box.

But here’s the truth: No matter how busy you are, there is always plenty of time to eat healthy. The problem isn't time; it's efficiency and mindset.

People think cooking is a huge, time-sucking chore. It doesn't have to be. I never, ever prepare food for just a single meal. To me, that's a complete waste of time. Instead, I cook in bulk, creating multiple servings that become ready-made meals for me and my dad for the next several days.

Let me break down a real example:

In about 20 minutes of time (only 5 of that active), I use my pressure cooker to make:

• A dozen hard-boiled eggs (steamed in a silicone basket).
• A huge batch of steamed broccoli.
• A large portion of jasmine rice (using a pot-in-pot method).

I cook them back-to-back in the same pot, put everything in Tupperware, and clean the single pressure cooker once. The result? A foundation of healthy food for days, without the cost, junk ingredients, or waste of eating out.

And that's just one basic example. The possibilities for large-batch cooking are almost endless. You can make huge pots of homemade beans packed with vegetables and meat. You can whip up multiple quiches with endless combinations of vegetables and meats that you can eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You can cook a large batch of taco meat to use in salads, wraps, or bowls throughout the week.

The key is learning to cook efficiently. You have to be willing to simplify and, frankly, stop being so picky. Food is fuel for your body first and foremost. It's not always about a gourmet, "enjoyable" experience.

Other game-changers:

• The Slow Cooker: A seasoned pork shoulder with a half-cup of water. Cooks for 6-8 hours while I live my life. Result: enough meat for days with almost zero active effort.
• The Air Fryer: The possibilities are endless for quick, healthy proteins and vegetables without turning on the oven.

So, let's be honest. The next time you say you "have to" get fast food because you have no time, remember this: The reality is, you're likely just being lazy. I can guarantee you spend more time scrolling through social media in one sitting than it takes me to prep and clean up after a cooking session that feeds us for days.

Stop making excuses. Start being efficient. Your health and your wallet will thank you.