Healthy Meal Planning Benefits
January 2023
Meal planning has a number of benefits that make it an excellent strategy for anyone looking to improve their health and wellbeing. Here are a few key reasons why meal planning can be so beneficial:
1. Makes eating healthy easier: One of the biggest challenges of eating healthy is figuring out what to eat on a daily basis. When you don't have a plan, it's easy to grab unhealthy processed foods or eat out at restaurants, which can be expensive and not very nutritious. By planning your meals in advance, you can make sure you have a variety of healthy options available at all times, which makes it much easier to eat well.
2. Saves money and reduces food waste: When you don't have a meal plan, it's easy to overspend at the grocery store, buying ingredients that you don't end up using or that go bad before you have a chance to eat them. Meal planning allows you to be more strategic about the ingredients you buy, which means you can avoid overspending and wasting food.
3. Less stress and saves time: Meal planning can also help reduce stress and save time. When you know exactly what you're going to eat for the week, you don't have to spend time each night trying to figure out what to make for dinner. This can be a huge relief, especially on busy weeknights when you're short on time. Additionally, meal planning allows you to do some prep work in advance, which can save you time during the week. For example, you can chop vegetables or cook grains on the weekend, so they are ready to use throughout the week. This can save you a lot of time and effort during the busy week.
Overall, incorporating meal planning into your routine can be a simple but effective way to improve your health and make your life easier. By taking the time to plan your meals, you can save money, reduce food waste, and enjoy more healthy and stress-free meals.
Article credit: Amanda Nighbert, Registered Dietician
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