1. It helps to plan ahead. That’s where your dry erase board comes in handy. One may buy boards which have monthly or weekly calendars printed on them. If yours doesn’t, that’s okay. You can just list the days down the side or draw your personal weekly calendar on it with permanent marker so it doesn’t wipe off.

When planning your dinners for the week, keep in mind any nights you are going to be busy or getting home late and plan the fastest meals for then. Also bear in mind, any perishables you will want to use up that week, and plan your meals to include them. Soups and casseroles are a wonderful way to utilize veggies which are starting to wilt. You can also ensure you have everything on hand to prepare your meals for the week, reducing last minute trips to the grocery store.

2. Healthy recipes usually include plenty of fresh vegetables, so try to include them in your daily diet. It’s best to avoid excess cream, oil and sauce. Meat and dairy products should be kept to a minimum atleast 5 days of the week.. Also whenever possible switch the taboo items discussed with healthy options. For instance-

Substitute half the oil or shortening in baked goods with sugar free applesauce. Canola and olive oils are generally healthier than other kinds of oil and one can use them as much as possible. Ideally throw away the yellow part of an egg and only use the egg white Flour and whole wheat pasta are good healthy foods Use skim or 2% milk. If a recipe necessitates heavy cream, you could mix powdered no-fat milk with half the water to replace it. Use low sodium alternatives when available. Use brown rice rather than white rice. Think of meat as a condiment or side dish rather than the main course..

3. Choose recipes that can be made with healthy, quick cooking methods. A stir-fry only takes a couple of minutes to prepare. It is possible to stir-fry vegetables and meats or tofu in a tablespoon of canola oil for only a few minutes after which you can use them to top rice or whole wheat or buckwheat noodles. Steaming is another healthy method of cooking. There are microwave steamers available that make it possible to enjoy steamed veggies with just a push of the button. Other healthy cooking methods are broiling, grilling, and braising.

Also consider uncooked meals for the easiest preparation. Salads, sandwiches and wraps can be nutritious and only take a few minutes.

4. While cooking meat it’s best to not store raw meat for long Ideally cook all the meat in a healthy way and store it in meal sized proportions. The same applies for vegetables. Cut vegetables and store in advance and use when needed.

5. Keep track of food you and your family enjoy and jot them in your personal cookbook. You could gather recipes in a file and write down experiments that did the trick and have them on hand when you are feeling uninspired. If you are making alternate arrangements, remember to note it on the recipe so you can recollect next time. Once you make a recipe in your binder, make a note of anything you wish to do differently next time and the time it took you to make it. This can help you whenever you plan future meals.

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