Plan Ahead- Here is how I do it:
- First, I find one large recipe that we can eat for the rest of the week, for example potato soup.
- Then, I find some other recipes that will help use the rest of the ingredients I have on hand. For example, with the leftover carrots and celery I made buffalo chicken lettuce wraps.
- Also, I always have those easy go-to-meals like spaghetti or grilled cheese and tomato soup.
- Once I have collected all of the recipes recipes, I make a list of all the ingredients you need. Then go through my pantry and fridge to see if there are any ingredients I already have. This also saves some money (very important)!
- With the leftovers from the larger meals I go ahead and put each serving in its own individual container. This saves a ton of time when packing lunches the next day. And it will prevent those days where you say, "I'll just go out to eat today, because I don't have time to pack a lunch."
- Eating food away from food can be higher in calories and fat, therefore looking up the menu ahead of time can be helpful in finding healthy choices before the overwhelming smell of greasy fries gets the best of you. Many restaurants have nutrition information that can also help.
- Don't stop with the food either. Planning ahead for exercise, appointments, etc. will help lower your stress and feel better. For work I use my google calendar on my iphone and my computer, and for personal plans I use my Maybook (see below).
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Good luck planning!
Elizabeth Milne MS, RD, LD
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