Planning your meals can save you time, decrease your stress levels and allow you to eat healthier even when you have the busiest of days. Begin by dedicating some minutes weekly to planning easy, flexible meals and making an extensive grocery list. Prepare staple foods such as grains, proteins, and roasted veggies in large batches, and divide them into single-serving containers so you can grab them on the go. One-pot or sheet pan recipes are your friend; embrace them and have minimal preparation and clean up. Prep ingredients ahead of time- wash and cut up veggies, marinate proteins, and portion out snacks for the week. Get creative with leftovers to use in lunches or dinners and do not be afraid to freeze any extra servings to use on a night when you are short on time. Always have your pantry filled with basic ingredients and get good containers that can make storage and transportation easy. Creating a routine and emphasizing on balanced nutrition makes meal planning a habit that is easy to manage and helps lead a healthier and more organized life.
