Tasty Meal Planning Tips:
- Mix it up at breakfast with a bowl of yogurt, fresh pineapple and oat granola.
- Keep your lunch sandwich lean by using a spread of ripe avocado or hummus. Yum.
- Make the leap to homemade pizza for Friday night family dinner. Include 1-2 veggie toppings and a light sprinkling of cheese.
Smart Grocery Shopping Tips:
- Buy a dozen eggs and then hard boil half of them to keep as quick snacks in the fridge
- Buy a dried fruit like peaches, apricots or apples to try as a sweet & nutritious dessert
- Buy a can of black beans to add to a salad or to mix with rice as a healthy meal side
Simple & Nutritious Cooking Tips:
- Boost the nutrition of a ‘meal salad’ with chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese & almonds
- Make a one-bowl quick meal with brown rice, canned tuna, celery & grape tomatoes
- Make an easy, homemade spaghetti sauce with sautéd garlic in olive oil, canned crushed tomatoes, fresh basil leaves and a dash of red pepper flakes.
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