Meal planning is asking the question “what’s for dinner?” once for the whole week, instead of every night. Then you create a plan of the recipes that you are going to cook during the week and write a shopping list.
Dieticians and health specialists recommend that everyone should plan their meals because meal planning has so many benefits
Meal planning is the best way to eat healthy meals
If you plan meals before you go shopping, they are more likely to be balanced, varied and made of fresh and seasonal ingredients. When you shop, you can sometimes be influenced by special offers or convenient foods, which, although appealing, don’t always result in you eating a balanced diet.
Meal planning is the best way to save time and money
Shopping with a clear list helps you buy only what you need and reduces impulse buying which can usually be more expensive.
Meal planning helps reduce food waste
Buying in large quantities, although viewed as cheaper, usually generates food waste. Buying the exact amount of ingredients you need reduces waste and saves money.
Meal planning helps reduce stress
With a clear meal plan, there is no pressure generated by wondering what to cook, nor feeling guilty for always cooking the same things. Planning meals also means fewer visits to the supermarket or last-minute trips.
Meal planning is a real opportunity to bring families closer together
Studies show that families who plan meals eat more often together. Other studies have also shown that spending quality time together, like when sharing a meal, has a real positive outcome on child and teen development.
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