Cash, Trash and Dash
- The Pantry Planner
- Aug 17, 2019
- 1 min read
1. Save money.
Approximately 30% of Canadian & American food budgets are spent outside the home on meals and snacks. These foods also tend to be higher in calories, sodium, saturated fat, and sugar.*
2. Less food waste.
Meal prepping is a great way to reduce food waste as you’ll plan only as much as you need. Statistics show close to a third of the world's food production is wasted each year, accounting for roughly 1.3 billion tons and $990 billion. In the US alone, Americans waste $160 billion—nearly 30–40% of the entire US food supply.*
3. Better health.
When you plan ahead and cook with wholesome ingredients, you’ll cut out the ultra-processed foods that promote hunger and fat storage. Enjoy the right amount of food in the right nourishing combination to achieve optimal health.
Be a role model for your kids and have them help prepare meals with you. When you cook at home, you’ll be teaching your family lifelong skills and habits that will improve their health and wellness.
Whether you’re trying to save time and money or achieve fitness goals, meal planning and prepping at home is key to making your life less stressful and more healthful.
Get Ready to Cook Meal prep is all about cooking in bulk and portioning for the days ahead—it’s ideal to prepare up to five days of meals at a time. Pick a day that works for you (we suggest Sunday) and block out a couple of hours to focus on prepping for the coming week. Make sure your meals have a balance of lean protein, complex carbs, healthy fats, and plenty of fruits and veggies.” Source: Epicure™ *
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