Health Tip: Plan Ahead for Healthy Meals
April 9, 2009, 10:55 AM ET
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April 10 -- (HealthDay News) -- Many people have the best intentions when it comes to cooking and eating healthy, but late nights at work and juggling family schedules can make it a challenge.
The American Diabetes Association says you should carefully plan your meals. It offers these suggestions:
Create a menu for the week ahead.Shop for the ingredients in advance. You should never use "not having the time to shop" as an excuse.Always keep a healthy supply of ingredients on hand, including olive and vegetable oil, chicken broth, frozen fruits and veggies, seasonings, healthy canned sauces and fish.Keep junk food out of the house. Instead, have healthy snacks available to grab when you or family members are hungry.Cook enough healthy food for leftovers or additional meals.Try not to eat out too often.