A well-thought-out meal plan can help you improve your diet quality or reach a specific health goal while saving you time and money along the way.

1. Start small

If you have never created a meal plan or are getting back into it after a long time off, it may feel a bit daunting.

Developing a meal planning habit is no different than making any other life change. Starting small and slowly building confidence is a great way to make sure your new habit is sustainable.

Begin by planning out just a few meals or snacks for the week ahead. Eventually, you’ll figure out which planning strategies work best, and you can slowly build upon your plan by adding in more meals as you see fit.

2. Consider each food group

Whether you’re preparing meals for a week, month, or just a few days, it’s important to make sure each food group is represented in your plan.

The healthiest meal plan emphasizes whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, protein & healthy fats, while limiting sources of refined grains, added sugars, and excess salt.

As you look through your favorite recipes, think about each of these food groups. If any of them are missing, make a point to fill in the gaps.

3. Get organized

Good organization is a key component to any successful meal plan.

An organized kitchen, pantry, and refrigerator make everything from menu creation, food shopping and meal prep a breeze, as you’ll know exactly what you have on hand and where your tools and ingredients are.

There’s no right or wrong way to organize your meal prep spaces. Just make sure it’s a system that works for you.

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Article source – https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/meal-prep-tips#TOC_TITLE_HDR_4