26 January 2017
Following on from our previous article on healthy snacks, we have a top tip for you when it comes to preparing and cooking meals. Often the downfall to the intention of eating healthy and balanced home cooked meals is the time it takes to do the prep.
When time is tight or we come home hungry after a hard day, having to spend 30 minutes or more preparing our culinary delight and then cooking it can mean convenience wins over nutritional content. As a result we reach for the quick and easy option, often from the pre-packaged and processed variety.
This tip is effective because it is so simple. Don’t cook for one. It doesn’t take much longer to do the prep to provide five meals than it does for one. Select a day when you have sufficient time and prepare a large batch. You then have healthy and balanced meals on hand whenever you need them for the next few days at least.
You can either cook the whole meal and accept you’ll be eating the same meal for the next few days or prepare the central component (usually meat, poultry or fish) and use it as a base to create a range of meals over time.
A simple example is to stir-fry a batch of chicken breast (using seasonings that appeal to you), allow to cool and refrigerate. This can then be used to create a range of quick meals such as adding beansprouts and chopped veg for a stir-fry, mixed veg and sweet potatoes for a balanced meal. Why not try a hearty salad or have a go at making a quick curry sauce using chopped tomatoes as a base and perhaps eating with basmati rice.
Get creative and enjoy healthy home cooked meals all week.
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