Meal Planning 101

Save time and money, and stick to your diet more easily with meal planning — one of the best-kept secrets in the kitchen.

In a nutshell, meal planning is organizing at least some of your meals ahead of time. If that sounds vague, it’s because there are so many ways to do it, and you have to find the way that fits you best.

Here are a few easy healthy dinner recipes that make even better lunch leftovers that can be enjoyed just as much the next day.

Do you need a busy mom meal plan? If getting dinner on the table is one of a bazillion things on your to-do list, then maybe. Shoo away #momguilt – no cereal for dinner tonight! And prove that “mom brain” never existed in the first place.

In the world of food, there are many ways to evaluate what you eat. There’s MyPlate, which organizes food by type: fruit, vegetables, protein, grains, and dairy. There’s the Whole30 meal planning template. And then there’s learning how to track macros.

Okay, so the mason jar salad is not a new thing. If you currently prep your salads mason-jar style, you’re a little bit smarter than the rest of us.