Meal planning is beneficial in many ways to the whole family. Besides healthy eating, meal planning saves you from consuming the hidden calories and helps in portion control. Cooking at home with the guidance of proper meal planning turns out to be less expensive and more nutritious because you make your best efforts to serve a balanced nutritious meal on the table to the entire family.
Meal planning facilitates proper written grocery list and when you drive to the store once a week you save on gas, time and energy by making fewer trips to the grocery store. A little time devoted in meal planning saves you lot of time and provides better health in the long run ๐
Just make conscious efforts to make healthy choices and to help you with your healthy meal planning I have provided the meal planner in downloadable pdf document for your convenience to print it and stick it on your refrigerator or save it on your desktop, whatever works for you.ย I sometimes use extra ordinary combinations in my recipes but thatโs what my blog is all about, unique healthy recipes.
I have mentioned some healthy snack ideas here.ย I have shared the detailed dinner plan with recipe links, breakfast and lunch idea also with recipe links in the pdf printable document.
Also donโt forget to read the health tips to stay motivated and in shape ๐
For Mid-Morning Snacks โ include smoothies into your diet to keep you hydrated and full till lunch time.
For Evening Snacks include some low fat yogurt, fresh or dry fruits and nuts. You can also opt for hot snacks if desired.
Nicole says
I used to be so good at meal planning! Thanks for reminding me how useful it is! Your food always looks so delicious!
Gunjan says
Hope you get beck to planning your meals soon ๐
Michele says
I have been trying to plan healthy meals. Planning meals has not been my strength, but then I am starving and anything goes. I love that you included smoothies!
Kim says
Meal planning does make life so much easier! Thanks for the printable!
Jenny says
I need to be more consistent about meal planning.
Gunjan says
Hope these ideas help you ๐