3. Have Your Go-Tos.

The weeks get busy, and while you may have a plan to dish out an elaborate, delicious home-cooked meal, I find it best to have 3-5 “go-to” meals that I know how to confidently & quickly prepare.  Off hand, I have a few meals that don’t require pulling out a recipe book, running to the grocery store to pick up the missing ingredient, or crossing my fingers the dish turns out the way it was supposed too.  Some example Go-Tos include:

• Whole wheat noodles + veggies meat sauce
• Chicken breast + brown rice + steamed veggies
• Homemade veggie pizza on whole grain tortillas

You’ll also want to be prepared with healthy snacks and convenient foods for grab & go or extra busy days.  Check out my list of healthy snacks for some inspiration!

4. Follow The #TerrificThree

As you plan your staple grocery list and meal plan, I encourage you to fill your plate with the Terrific Three Food Groups.  This includes a protein (e.g. meat, beans, dairy, etc.) a complex carb (whole grains, sweet potato, fruit etc.) and a vegetable (e.g broccoli, carrots, cucumbers etc.).

I dive into much more detail on the rationale + pairing of the Terrific Three food groups in my virtual nutrition & wellness coaching program. For now, work on filling your plate with a protein + veggie + complex carb!

5. Forgive & Move on

Change of plans, last minute dinner out, headed through he drive through?  It happens. The best thing you can do is reflect on why it happened, what you learned, and what you could do differently next time?  Sh*t happens, we are human.  The faster you accept that and move on, the faster you can get back on track with meal prep & planning!

With a staple grocery list. 1-hour weekly prep, and a few “go-to” meals, I’m able to confidently fuel my family without hours of wasted time & stress.  Make sure you grab your Nourished Mom’s Guide so you can start living the healthy life!