Meal planning from start to finish in 4 steps

Making healthy meals is easier than you think. It’s all about being prepared.

Meal planning from start to finish in 4 steps

Use these 4 steps to help you plan your meals.

1. Decide what to eat

   Write down your meal and snack ideas:

   • Get recipe ideas from:
     • websites
     • cookbooks
     • magazines
     • friends and family
   • Scan grocery flyers for healthy foods on sale
   • Check your fridge, freezer and cupboards for foods you have
   • Look to see what foods need to be used up before they go to waste
2. Make your grocery list

   Write down the foods you need for your meal plan:

   • Keep a grocery list handy and write down items as you run out of them
   • Organize your grocery list by headings that match the sections of the store
3. Go Shopping

   Buy the foods on your grocery list:

   • Use your list to navigate the aisles
   • Stick to your list to:
     • reduce food waste
     • save money and time
     • cut down on impulse buys
4. Start Cooking

   Stick to your plan:

   • Post your meal plan where everyone can see it
   • Give everyone a job to help with the meal plan