Meal planning for a healthy diet can be a little tricky, but it’s easier to handle than you think! Here are some helpful tips:

1. Limited Time

• Batch Cooking: Pick a time on the weekend to cook meals. Make bigger amounts of things like grains and proteins so you can use them all week.

2. Ingredient Shortages

• Flexible Recipes: Have a few favorite recipes that you can change depending on what you have in your fridge. For example, a stir-fry is great because you can use any veggies you have.

3. Picky Eaters

• Get Everyone Involved: Let your family help pick meals. If they help choose the recipe, they might be more excited to eat it!

4. Nutritious Balance

• Easy Guide: Try the plate method—fill half your plate with vegetables, a quarter with lean protein, and a quarter with whole grains.

By tackling these challenges, meal planning can be a fun and easy part of your path to healthy eating!