Do you already plan your own meals regularly? Or is it something you’ve thought of doing but you haven’t gotten around to it yet?
This post is all about meal planning and the benefits of planning your own meals!
There are so many benefits to meal planning
- It can help you to manage your time and a busy schedule more effectively.
- It can be therapeutic, relaxing, and fun creating food that you love.
- It can also relieve a lot of stress and pressure that might otherwise be experienced when trying to prepare or grab food on-the-go or when you’re pressed for time.
- It can save a lot of money by reducing takeout and food waste.
- It can be an opportunity for spending quality time with family.
And not only are there a ton of mental, social, and organizational benefits to meal planning like the ones mentioned above, but there are also many nutritional, health, and wellness benefits too!
For starters…
- Meal planning can allow you to make more tailored meal and snack choices that are specific to your own personal nutrition needs and food preferences.
- Meal planning allows you to be more creative in the kitchen and to incorporate more variety into your food choices.
- Meal planning gives you control over your food and health from the planning process to purchasing food items to preparing recipes and consuming meals.
The biggest concerns that usually come up around meal planning are time and cost. The planning process itself is often the most challenging part, which is why we have created two FREE 7-day meal plans to help you get started!
Currently, the free meal plans are based on two calorie levels (1200 calories and 1500 calories). Both meal plans are suitable for diabetics and can help with both weight and blood sugar management. The meal plans will provide you with a weekly overview of meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner over 7 days, as well as a grocery list, and detailed recipes for each meal.
We hope you enjoy these and find them to be helpful in your meal planning and in your nutrition and wellness goals!
Please keep in mind that these are general meal plans, which may not be suitable for each person’s energy and nutrition needs, and therefore, are not intended as nutrition or medical advice.
If you would like a more individualized meal plan, do not hesitate to reach out to our team of dietitians who can work with you to create a plan that works with your preferences and your lifestyle that aligns with your health goals. Contact us today to get started!
