Does this question strike fear into your heart? Do you stress over cooking, or finding the time to cook?
Meal planning and prepping is a great way to avoid dinner time anxieties and will help you eat healthier and save time in the long run.
Investing time and energy now for benefits down the line is a core element of many of our challenges. And in this case you do not have to wait too long for the payoff of your advance work.
Does it feel confining to be rigid about meals? A plan can still leave room for spontaneity. Consider the following:
Monday:Meatless Meals- rotate between your favorite recipes
Tuesday:Taco Tuesday - vary up the protein, try fish, beans, or even tofu as a base.
Wednesday:Soup Night - from chili to split pea, so many ways to fill that bowl
Thursday:Stir Fry Night - any blend of rice, veggie, and protein will work here.
Friday:Fish Fridays - bake a salmon, smoke a trout, or sear a tuna. And of course, add veggies!
Weekends:Recipe of the Week - experiment with a new recipe you find online
Does that seem so terrible? To make it more fun, add a freind!
So stock up, get chopping and and more life to your life by taking time to MEAL PLAN AND PREP.
FOR MORE:
If still pressed for time, but not budget, consider meal subscription services. Purple Carrot offers vegan options.
There also some meal planning apps, like Plan to Eat, which can be a great tool to use.
FOR FUN:
Jim Gaffigan always brings a fun perspective to Healthy Eating
