An effective meal plan to gain weight should include nutritious foods that provide sufficient amounts of proteins, carbohydrates and fats – these all provide calories but some more than others. This 7-day meal plan provides you with sample meals you can plan to prepare in advance to reach your calorie goal and obtain essential nutrition….
Plan B or other emergency contraceptives do not present significant health risks; however, they only prevent pregnancy – not end it. The morning-after pill (levonorgestrel) works by delaying ovulation and changing uterine lining lining to make it harder for sperm and egg to meet, thus making pregnancy unlikely. As its effects can change period timing…
Use a calendar and mini Post-its (or this page marker type of Post-it) to write your meals on. For maximum flexibility, pick meals that work day-after-day whenever possible (or save ideas on the calendar for future reference). Take an inventory of what ingredients are already in your fridge, freezer and pantry to reduce food waste…
The FDA recently updated their information about Plan B’s effects to make its operation clearer, noting that it stops fertilized eggs from implanting but does not cause abortions. The FDA has also changed how they describe the pill’s efficacy for women who are overweight, which impacts how effectively the pill works. This change is significant…
Meal planning can help prevent food waste. Throwing away vegetables, overripe fruits or expired milk costs money as well as harms the environment. Meal planning allows you to efficiently shop your pantry and fridge before heading out, minimizing food waste while saving time by cutting back on trips to stores or drive-thrus. 1. Save time…
Meal planning is an efficient way to ensure you’re receiving all the nutrients your body needs while reducing food waste and saving time by eliminating time-consuming decision-making before each meal. Meal planning templates can be as basic or advanced as desired, generally featuring days of the week on one axis and meals on another. What…
KFC offers several low-calorie meal options that are great for healthy living, including its chicken tenders without sauce, which have significantly less calories than many of their other offerings. Green beans make another healthy side option that’s low in sodium while providing essential vitamins and minerals. Sodium KFC chicken contains sodium in various amounts depending…
Meal plans with macronutrient breakdown can be an excellent tool for helping you meet your fitness goals. They ensure you consume adequate quantities of proteins, carbohydrates and fats throughout the day. Proponents of IIFYM diet argue that counting macros is more flexible than tracking calories and can help people simultaneously lose fat while building muscle…
Oatmeal is nature’s perfect energy source. Add fresh berries, crunchy nuts or maple syrup for an amazing breakfast loaded with fiber and nutrients to kick start your day off right! Oatmeal is gluten-free and an excellent source of protein. Additionally, its whole grain components help lower heart disease risk. Good source of fiber Breakfast doesn’t…
Meal delivery services deliver premeasured ingredients and recipes to your door so you can quickly prepare healthy, nutritious meals at home. In some cases, these services also offer fully cooked meals. Meal kits now cater to specific diets such as keto, low-carb or Weight Watchers diets. Many are organic-certified while some even provide family-friendly dishes….