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SIMPLE STEPS TO START YOUR MEAL PLAN

Sunday, April 14, 2024

By: Sydney Roberts, Registered Dietitian for the Y

Ready to revolutionize your meal planning game? Let's dive into some simple yet impactful steps to kickstart your culinary adventure!

1. Take inventory. Check your fridge, freezer, and pantry. Make a few notes about foods you already have that can be incorporated into a meal.
2. Find recipes. Search your favorites, recommendations from friends, Pinterest, or the Cookbook section of the library to find your tried and true favorites for your family. 
3. PRO TIP: Plan your meals with all 5 food groups in mind: fruit, vegetable, protein, grain, and dairy. MyPlate.gov is a helpful tool to visualize a balanced meal.
4. Check your calendar. Plug in your recipes for the next 1-2 weeks, leaving days for leftovers as well.
5. Make a grocery list. Don’t forget to utilize foods you already have at home. Sticking to a grocery list helps save time and money at the store.
6. Save your favorites. Write down your new, favorite tried and true recipes for next tim e. Collect them in a binder or a folder online to make meal planning even easier for the future.

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