Meal Prep and Healthy Ideas
Saves time, reduces stress, prevents unhealthy choices, helps with portion control
What are benefits of meal prepping?
The perimeter-fresh produce, dairy, and needs
What is the section of the grocery store with the healthiest options?
Asking for dressing/sauces on the side or grilled instead of fried options
What is a simple way to produce extra calories at a restaurant?
Omega-3 fatty acids
What is a nutrient known to help with brain health and reducing anxiety?
True or false: carbs should be avoided completely
False-hole cards like brown rice, quinoa, and oats provide energy in fiber
Planning meals in advance
What is the best way to ensure that balanced meals throughout the week?
Beans, lentils, tofu, eggs, canned fish, Greek yogurt
What are cost-effective sources of protein besides meat?
Water, sparkling water, unsweetened tea, infused water with fruit
What are healthy or drink options than soda?
Dark chocolate, nuts, leafy greens, salmon, whole grains
What are foods that can reduce stress?
Which has more sugar: a can of soda or a glass of orange juice?
Both! Even natural juice can have a lot of sugar
Batch cooking, using the slow cooker, prepping ingredients ahead, making simple meals
What are ways to make cooking easier with the busy schedule?
Make a shopping list and stick to it
What is the best way to avoid impulse purchases at the grocery store?
Order half portion, share a meal, or take leftovers home
What is a way to practice portion control?
B vitamins
What vitamin plays a an important role in energy levels in brain function?
True or false: Eating fat makes you fat
False-healthy fats like avocado, nuts, olive oil are essential for the body
Greek yogurt with fruit and nuts, hummus withhold key debt in veggies, rotisserie chicken with a salad, oatmeal with peanut butter
What are healthy grab and go meal options?
Brown rice, canned beans, frozen veg, oats, whole-grain pasta
What are healthy affordable pantry staples?
Descriptions like "fried," "smothered," "creamy," or "crispy."
What are red flags to watch out for on the menu?
A healthy gut and probiotics supports mental well-being
What is the gut brain connection?
Which is healthier: frozen vegetables or fresh vegetables?
Both! Frozen vegetables retained nutrients well because they are frozen at peak freshness