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MAKE A PLAN This might seem obvious, but you have to be prepared. Start by browsing through recipes and catalogs. Find good (and healthy) deals at your grocery store, browse the choices in your pantry, and search for recipes in cookbooks and online. Then, decide how you want to plan. For example, do you need to write everything out, or would an app be an easier choice? At The Livewell Clinic, our experts and coaches are there to help you create a plan that’s perfect for you. Don’t dive into meal planning without an idea of what you want. Talk it out with your family, do your research, and document it. KEEP IT FUN Keep your meals light and fun, but be sure to anticipate cravings. For example, with chicken and broccoli as your prepped base, you could create a grain-free stir fry, a twist on spaghetti with a squash and fresh tomatoes, or mix the two with broth for a lean soup. The options are endless, and you can help curb your cravings with variety. Additionally, offer yourself some options in your snacking. At The Livewell Clinic, we encourage our patients to try fun options like pistachios, olives, jerky, and our Livewell Clinic collagen bars. If you need help beginning a meal-planning regimen or want more guidance with your nutrition, our experts are here to help. For more information, give us a call at 515.279.9900.
How many times do you find yourself standing in front of your fridge, scrambling to make dinner while fighting off
the grumbling in your belly? And how many times has this resulted in you reaching for the easiest,
unhealthiest option?
To mitigate this, meal planning can be a fruitful way to curb your cravings, cut down on cooking, and set you up for nutritional success. Follow these tips to get started. BE STRATEGIC One of the biggest misconceptions about meal planning is that you have to make meals at the beginning of every week and eat the same thing every day. In reality, there are many forms of meal planning. Some planners like to prep all their ingredients and throw it together each night, giving them variety. Others like the ease of preparing a month’s worth of food for the freezer. Find what works for you in order to be successful.
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EASY BACON & SPINACH STIR-FRY Inspired by OhSnapLetsEat.com
This super easy stir-fry is the perfect weekday dinner. It manages to pack a ton of flavor using just a handful of ingredients. Ingredients • 3 slices bacon • 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped • 2 bunches spinach • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper • Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Directions 1. Heat a large skillet to medium. 2. While skillet is warming, cut bacon into squares.
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3. Cook bacon until fat is rendered and bacon is almost to your desired doneness. If desired, you can remove bacon fat from skillet and replace with 1 tablespoon oil. However, keeping the fat is recommended for flavor. 4. Add garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes. 5. Add spinach and crushed red pepper and stir-fry for 10 minutes. 6. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
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