March is here and that means it's National Nutrition Month. This year's theme is "Get Your Plate in Shape" and focuses on the importance of making healthy, informed food choices while practicing good eating and physical activity habits. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic's website has some amazing resources for nutrition month. Check out their salad bar and smart snacking guides.
To me, "Get Your Plate in Shape" is all about balancing your diet to include all the healthy food groups. You want to see more vegetables on your plate and less greasy foods. It's crucial to get enough whole grains and low fat dairy products in your diet too. My husband and I sit down every Sunday, plan our weekly menu, and hit the supermarket to make sure we have all the ingredients on hand. I find it much more efficient to go to the store with a shopping list versus wandering the aisles and hoping a week's worth of meals pop into my head. And yes, there are weeks where we don't have time to plan ahead so we usually wind up eating more convenience foods than I would like. You don't have to be perfect, just give it your best shot.
Plus, menu planning doesn't have to be exact. To make it quick, only write down the main ingredients i.e. chicken, rice, and broccoli. You can figure out the culinary details once you have those ingredients. The biggest obstacle is having the right foods on hand.
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