Part of National Nutrition Month 2013
There always seems to
be one thing that we never have enough of: time. We all live such busy lives
and it can be difficult to find the time to prepare and eat healthy meals.
However, the key lies in planning ahead!
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Take one or two hours each weekend to plan what you will eat
for the entire week; include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for each day.
This set aside time allows you to think through exactly what you will be eating
the following week, and will help you avoid having to make unhealthy food
choices on the go. Also, if you’re having difficulty deciding what to prepare
and eat, this will give you a good opportunity to look-up new recipes and meal
ideas.
When planning your
meals for the week, think about preparation time. Choose recipes that will be
quick and easy to prepare. Also, consider making items such as casseroles and
soups that can easily be refrigerated and reheated later in the week.
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| Picture by Mallory Foster |
Pack your lunch! Lunch time is always one of the busiest
times of the day, and a lot of people find themselves buying their lunch at a
fast-food restaurant or grab-n-go line. Plan each day’s lunch at the beginning
of the week, and then consider packing your lunch the night before. This way
the quality of your meal won’t be compromised by the morning rush, and you will
be sure to have a healthy, well-balanced lunch.
After planning your meals for the week, go to the grocery
store! Have fun, be creative, and make healthy choices!
References
United States Department of Agriculture. (2011). Eating on a budget: The 3P’s.
Retrieved from http://www.choosemyplate.gov/healthy-eating-on-budget.html
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I love being in shape, that’s why I ride my bike everyday and I don’t like to eat junk food! I try to cook on weekends all my healthy and delicious meals for the week and freeze them.
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