Making sure you eat balanced meals can be tough when you're just starting out, especially if you have a busy life. It can feel like a lot to handle with all the different food groups, portion sizes, and nutrition rules to think about.

Common Challenges:

• Time Constraints: It can be really hard to find time to prepare meals.
• Lack of Knowledge: Figuring out what makes a meal balanced can be confusing.
• Overwhelm from Recipes: Many recipes look complicated and have too many ingredients.

Simple Solutions:

• Start with easy guidelines: Try filling half your plate with veggies, a quarter with protein, and a quarter with whole grains.
• Make one-pot meals to save time and keep the dishes to a minimum.
• Prepare ingredients ahead of time or cook big batches of things like grains and proteins so they're ready for future meals.

With practice, even beginners can get better at meal prep over time, even if it seems challenging at first.