![]() ![]() Here is an example of a box I previously received: Using starting point #2 with a CSA, you will have new surprises each week, but there are usually a few reoccurring items as well, depending on the season. AND you are supporting your small, local farmers – so important! Check out Local Harvest to see what CSA’s are in your area. If this is available to you, I highly suggest getting involved as it will save you money in the end and you’ll be getting fresher and more nutritious foods! Not to mention you will be “forced” trying new foods you might not otherwise try, which will increase variety in your diet. I have belonged a few local CSA’s and given that I do not know what will be in my box of fruits and vegetables, it makes sense for me to build my meals around what vegetables I receive each week. If you have never done any sort of meal planning before, I highly suggest trying my preferred starting point #2. This can be especially fun if you have children at home.Ĭhoose foods based on weekly sales where you shop locally such as Food On The Table. Pick themes such as Italian, Asian, American or take-out night. If you belong to a CSA or Co-op, start with vegetables, then add-in main dishes. Appointments, late work meetings, martial arts practice, or an impromptu night out does happen! Here are a few simple starting points to choose from:Ĭhoose the main dish first, then add-in side dishes. Starting points work great for weekly meal planning rather than monthly where you will likely find yourself making changes quite often. This method works for me because of my “starting point”. It will stare you in the face everyday so it is a constant reminder. Here are some of the best meal planning apps to take advantage of:īut if you are like me and prefer the old school style, try a dry erase board on the side of the refrigerator or a cork board in your office. If you are not interested in picking up a pen and paper, do not fret – there’s an app for it! Just like goal setting, if you write it down, you will likely make the effort to achieve it. However, there is one key factor that I believe is critical to your success: writing it down. There are a number of ways to go about meal planning, and the best way is what works for you and your family. How many times have you thrown out food because it went bad before you had a chance to cook it? Or you bought something just because it was on sale? The enthusiasm, effort and intent might be there, but if you head to the grocery store without a “food map”, you can end up defeated at the cost of those hard earned bucks, never mind the food waste. One of the most common mistakes in food preparation and cooking is not having a plan. Do I hear take-out calling?Ī big struggle for many families these days is getting a healthy home cooked dinner on the table each night, especially in a day and age where both parents are working. How many of you have found yourself standing in front of the refrigerator at 6pm wondering what you are going to cook for dinner? And as you stare at those now limp, leafy greens, you can’t help but feel bad about the money that is about to be thrown in the garage. The following content was provided by Registered Dietitian, Jaime Windrow. ![]()
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