An effective plan for weight gain should consist of nutritious foods like whole grains, vegetables and lean proteins – in balance with calories and fats. This 7-day sample meal plan provides roughly 3,000 daily calorie needs. Feel free to modify according to your weight gain goals. 1. Protein Protein is an essential macronutrient in our…
Meal preparation can involve full recipes that you will store in the fridge and reheat at mealtimes, or individual ingredients you will use as building blocks to construct meals on your own (such as salads, burrito bowls and curries). Avocados, eggs and hard-boiled eggs make great candidates for meal prepping in advance. Which meal-prepping method…
Planning meals for an entire month will save time and money by cutting food waste and the number of trips needed to purchase groceries. Plus it gives you the chance to try new recipes while eating healthier! At first, take a good, hard look at your family calendar to determine what’s happening – such as…
Plan B is an emergency contraception medication you can take within 72 hours after engaging in unprotected sexual activity, to delay or stop egg release from your ovary – not an abortion! Women using Plan B should be aware that it may not be as effective in those near ovulation or with higher BMI, according…
Are you frustrated with trying to figure out what’s for dinner each night, and making multiple trips to the grocery store? Meal planning could save both your sanity and wallet! Plan meals for the week ahead and stick with it – you’ll save both money and consume better when doing this! 1. You won’t overbuy…
Meal plans may be difficult to adhere to at times. That is normal and okay! Meal plans are meant as temporary solutions towards reaching short-term goals. Nutrition education plans can be useful tools for teaching people how to read nutrition labels and cook healthier meals, but they can also become a source of unnecessary anxiety…
KFC is a healthy fast-food option, boasting several vitamins and nutrients as well as being generally lower in calories and fat than other fast-food choices. However, consumption should be done so in moderation as too much may cause weight gain. KFC is an aggressive buyer of chicken, and as part of their requirements for suppliers…
Macro diets are increasingly becoming popular with athletes and bodybuilders as a way of meeting nutrition goals. Unfortunately, however, the process can be daunting when trying to determine how best to plan meal with macros at grocery store or meal planning for oneself with such a regimen. Most recipes provide macro information to make meal…
Oatmeal is an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals – not to mention low in fat and sodium content! Additionally, oatmeal is easy to prepare and makes an ideal addition to diet-restricted lifestyles. Vitamin A Palmitate and iron, both essential elements for normal vision, immune function and reproduction. Furthermore, its soluble fibers…
Meal kits have become increasingly popular with those seeking to reduce grocery costs and food waste. But are they healthy options? Meal delivery services provide easy, nutritious, delicious and convenient meals with simple recipes. MNT showcases companies that are mindful of calorie, sodium, sugar, saturated fat and carb counts while offering options suitable to any…