Q&A


Q: WHAT CAN I DO TO GET MY FAMILY ON BOARD WITH EATING HEALTHIER MEALS?


A: Meal plan with your family. Ask everyone at the table to name their favorite dishes in every category (a chicken recipe, Italian recipe, or slow cooker recipe) so they feel involved. A meal blueprint (Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday) gives them an idea of what to expect each week.


If veggies often get left on the plate, it’s usually because they need seasoning! Use bold spice blends like steak seasoning, match flavors to your meal’s theme (like a lime-dressed salad to go with tacos), or use flavors your family already loves.


5 steps


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Here are Mandy’s 5 steps for meal planning on a budget:


Take inventory of what you have in your fridge, freezer, and pantry so you start by using up what’s already there. Check the week’s circular online or at the store to see what’s on sale. Add recipes to your calendar in an order that works for your schedule. Plan quick meals or leftovers for busy nights. Ask what’s missing from each meal—A vegetable? A starch?—and add to your list, along with anything else you need. Double recipes where possible so you can freeze meals ahead and make the most of value packs at the store.


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