How to save time and money with your meals

 3 Tips on How to Meal Prep:

Food and nutrition is a pretty significant part of everyone's health and lifestyle, so I wanted to use this week's blogs to discuss some tips to prepare your meals more efficiently. Personally, I don't find it convenient to have to cook a different meal every night, so meal prepping has been extremely helpful in saving time and money. Here are a few tips for meal prepping that I would recommend:

1.) Plan your meals ahead of time - I would definitely recommend doing your grocery shopping on a weekend (if possible), so you can avoid going when you are busier during the week.  I always bring a list with me so I don't forget any items. Nothing is worse than having to run back to the store for one missing ingredient, so always keep your upcoming meals in mind when shopping and make sure you grab everything you need. It may also help to keep a daily meal plan written out so you know which days you're cooking and which days you'll be eating leftovers.

3.) Shop smart - Like I said before, I like to keep a shopping list with me to make my trips as quick as possible. In addition to this, being mindful of what's on sale can save you a ton of money. Grabbing whichever brand is closest on the shelf may seem irrelevant at the time, but it will add up eventually. It's also important to avoid overconsumption. At times, I have found that I bought way more food than I actually needed. When this happens, it usually goes bad before I can eat it and I have to throw it out. 

2.) Save your cooking for your less stacked days - Obviously, cooking every night is a hassle, but cooking all your meals for the entire week on one night seems extreme. What I like to do is plan my week out in advance by looking at my schedule. If I know I'm working late one night, or have other plans, I'll reserve that night for leftovers and cook the day prior. That way, I can save myself the time and stress knowing I won't have to cook that night and can just heat something up in the microwave.





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