Menu planning has to be one of the most relaxing parts of my week. I’m a ‘list’ person so any excuse to make lists makes me happy!
Wednesday – Tilapia or Cod (whichever is cheaper this week) **I always cook fish the day I purchase it or else it will go bad!
After I balance out my meals with a small carbohydrate, I can officially post the menu… well posting in my mind is emailing or texting my husband… ‘This is what’s for dinner this week honey’ haha… But I am planning on making or investing in a large decorative chalkboard so that I can physically post my menu for my family to see each week!
I understand that many people are on a budget so I think the best way to eat healthy and well is to not waste the food you are purchasing. Perhaps you could use meat sparingly and fill up on vegetables like a large salad. You can find some great deals on produce at your local farmers market and locally grown produce is 2nd to organic so its a great choice verus purchasing from the grocery store. Another tip is to make things from scratch. There are so many convenient options out there but in reality you are saving time but not money on these items. Think about whats most important to you because in some cases time may be more important, each family is different! But remember that buying good, quality food is an investment in your life. If you take care of your body now, you will live to be healthier with less pain and age better.
I love how healthy your menu is! I actually try to plan my menu so we eat leftovers a couple nights a week, that way I only really need to cook 3-4 meals. We’ll do takeout one night and I just lean cuisine it when Brent works late on Fridays.