Start with a clear weekly plan
Meal planning is a short weekly habit that saves time, reduces waste, and makes healthy eating easier. Spend one focused hour each week to set a simple plan you can follow.
One hour weekly routine
- List meals you want for the week and note any schedule constraints.
- Group ingredients by type so shopping is faster.
- Decide which meals you will batch cook, which are quick assemblies, and which need fresh prep.
Use meal templates
- Protein + vegetable + grain (rotate proteins through the week).
- One-pot or sheet-pan night to minimize cleanup.
- Leftover remix: turn dinner into lunch with simple changes.
Smart shopping and prep
- Buy core ingredients in bulk and fresh items weekly.
- Prep staples first: wash greens, chop veg, cook grains and proteins.
- Label containers with contents and date to avoid confusion.
Keep your plan flexible. Swap a meal if plans change, and refine templates as you learn what works. Consistency with a short weekly routine makes meal planning practical and sustainable.
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