Meal Planning makes a big difference when it comes to sticking to a eat clean diet. It’s easy to cook a quick convenience food or head to a restaurant when everyone is hungry and nothing is defrosted, but a little planning can prevent this! If you have kids, you can let them be involved in the planning as well, which will help them get excited about the healthy foods you are cooking and be more willing to try them.
Check what you have in your refrigerator, freezer and cupboards that need to be used up, and fill in your menu plan using these items first. This is your “go-to” list.
Serve what they like. When you serve food your family likes, you avoid waste. Make a collection of economical, nutritious recipes that your family likes and serve them often.
Consider your schedule. When planning your menus and shopping list, think about how much time you will have for preparing food in the coming week. If it’s a laid-back week, use the extra time to make meals ahead and freeze them. If it’s a “chicken-with-its-head-cut-off week,” use some of the meals you stockpiled earlier or just keep it simple. Make sure everyone pitches in, especially if you’re having a crazy week.
Check newspaper ads. Use local store ads to see if there are weekly sales. As you get to know the costs of items you purchase frequently, you will be able to quickly identify true deals.
Meal Planning Basics: Eat Clean Quick Start Guide
Basic Meal Plan for 2,700-2,999 calories
Buffet Style Meal Prep/Plan
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