Meal kits offer an ideal way to eat healthier. Many meal kit services provide recipes that are low in calories, sodium, fat and sugar while catering to special diets such as ketogenic, vegetarian or vegan eating plans. How healthy are these meals? KCRA 3 set out to find out. 1. They are a convenient way…

Meal planning can save time and money by helping to reduce food that goes uneaten because it was forgotten in your fridge or pantry. Create menus featuring commonly available ingredients – lean proteins, whole grains, vegetables and fruits are often on sale and making plans using such recipes can save both. MyPlate (USDA’s latest food…

Meal planning can be an excellent way to reduce food waste, but cooking for one is much different from meal prepping for four. Meal plans help people reduce the stress and confusion over food selection by saving time throughout the week and encouraging healthy lifestyle habits. Plan Your Meals Meal prepping requires first having an…

Meal planning can save time and money while helping you eat healthier while managing health conditions more easily. But where should you start? Here is our guide on how to get started meal planning. Begin by reviewing what’s already in your fridge, pantry and freezer before creating a list of what you need – be…

Weight Watchers (WW) is a diet program that encourages members to consume nutritious foods through a points system and support groups, in order to change their lifestyles and become healthier. WW’s goal is to create a caloric deficit, which will cause immediate weight loss. Unfortunately, for some individuals the diet can feel restrictive and overwhelming….

Meal plans provide instructions for what you eat on certain days and can save both time and money by eliminating waste, shopping more efficiently, and taking advantage of seasonal produce. Meal plans are available to all residential students. When you swipe your student ID or ONE card at one of our dining locations, a meal…

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Before beginning meal planning using macros, it’s essential that you know how many calories and what percentage of carbs, proteins and fats should be included each day in your diet. You can do this either using an app such as Calorie Counter or by reading nutritional labels on food products. Ideally, it would be ideal…

Meal planning may seem like a daunting task, but with time and dedication it can easily fit into your weekly routine. As the first step of organizing food efficiently, take an inventory of what’s currently in your pantry, freezer and fridge – this helps move it through more smoothly, reduce wastefulness and makes shopping simpler!…

Without proper planning, grocery store trips can lead to overbuying which leads to food waste that’s both expensive and can clog your cupboards. Meal planning can help you break out of food ruts and add variety to your diet, making it easier to reach your healthy eating goals like adding more fruits, vegetables, lean proteins…