All too often we OVERTHINK meal planning and prepping, but I'm going to give you the key to amazing family meals...
This is some advice that I got from a good friend. It's simple and foolproof, and it will completely transform how you approach your meal planning.
Here it is:
“As long as you put together ingredients that taste good, your meal is going to taste good.”
(I told you it was simple.)
However, I’m going to take it to the next level – with one slight change:
- I would add the words “healthy whole food” to the ingredient criteria: “As long as you put together healthy, whole food ingredients that taste good, your meal will be healthy and taste good.”
I used to spend too much time making over-complicated recipes … it always felt like a chore.
You know, something fancy like “braised Brussels sprouts with pork tenderloin and peaches.”
Which is fun sometimes, but gets old fast … and the cleanup takes way too much time.
Instead, it’s all about putting together:
Delicious protein + delicious vegetable + healthy fat + a whole grain.
And then, adding a seasoning or sauce that tastes great! Or you can even throw them together in a pot with some broth and make a soup.
Now, on any given day you will find in my fridge:
Protein choices: pre-prepped chicken, ground turkey, salmon, tofu, etc.
Veggies: sautéed veggies, roasted cauliflower, sweet potatoes, salad ingredients, etc.
Grains: rice, quinoa, whole grain pasta, etc.
When it’s time to put together a meal for lunch or dinner, all I have to do is grab my ingredients and put it together.
It’s not always fancy, but it IS always healthy and delicious. It also keeps me on track with my goals and energized to take on my day.
Plus, if I add one of the sauces from my brand-new Tasty Sauces, Marinades & Salad Dressings Recipe Guide, it definitely turns up the flavor! (If you didn’t grab your free copy, get it here.)
Like I always say, it’s the small, simple steps that add up to BIG RESULTS!
What are YOU having for dinner tonight? Join us in the Meals.Muscle.Mind Facebook group, and post a pic of your meal.
Make it a great day,
PS: Don't forget to join my 12-Week Sustainable Nutrition Program. We start September 1st.