on hand non-perishable pantry staples such as no or low-sodium canned goods (like tomatoes and beans), dry pasta, complex carbs such as oatmeal, brown rice, and quinoa, and low-fat snacks like popcorn and dried fruit. Your freezer should contain clearly labeled and packaged proteins such as fish, poultry, and low-fat cuts of meat, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
2) Keep it simple
You don’t have to create gourmet meals to be a success. Start by identifying what you and your family like and what your goals are, such as eating healthier, losing weight, or not eating out as much. Choose meals that are easy to shop for, prepare, and save money. Use leftovers for lunch the next day or repurpose them into another meal entirely (for example, use leftover rice, beans, and chicken to make a burrito).
3) Save time
Order your groceries online and have them delivered. Use menus to plan meals in advance, and make a grocery list for each week. You can find many easy recipes online or via apps. Choose a day of the week to do batch cooking and use pre-chopped or frozen vegetables in your recipes. Meal delivery services can cut your time in the kitchen as well.
Don’t overthink it. Just find what works for you and go from there!
Dr. Monique May is a board-certified and licensed family physician with over twenty years of clinical experience. Also known as the “Physician in the Kitchen™”, she is known for her delicious food and cooking skills, and has recently launched a local meal home delivery service in the Charlotte area.
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