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Oct 2024
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2752: 5 Tips for Better Meal Planning by...

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Episode 2752:

Jessica Levinson shares her top five strategies for successful meal planning to help busy families maintain home-cooked meals throughout the week. From starting small and scheduling nights off to cooking in bulk and keeping track of ingredients, her tips are practical for simplifying meal prep and reducing stress around family dinners.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/better-meal-planning/

Quotes to ponder:

"Start with planning two meals and work yourself up to four or five. You do what’s best for your personal family needs."

"One of the benefits of thinking ahead and planning your meals is that you can make extra of a recipe, so you have enough for leftovers another night or to freeze for a busy week."

"The pressure I was putting on myself to make another new meal wasn’t worth it."

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