Invest a few minutes in meal planning, and you might be surprised at the benefits: better nutrition and savings in time and money.
Planning your meals is as easy as writing down your main dishes or entire menu for a few days or weeks at a time. This gives you the chance to plan well-balanced meals for yourself and family without repeating the same main dish or meal very often. Even though it takes a little time up front, the more you do it, the faster you will become at meal planning.
Smart Shopper's Tip: Glance through the recipes for main dishes in the Delicious Decisions Cookbook, and select a few recipes that appeal to you. Next, fill in the rest of the meal with easy side-dish recipes or healthful store-bought items, such as whole-grain bread or ready-to-cook frozen vegetables.
