Matching Pairs Meal Planning Steps and TipsOnline version 4 Simple Steps to Meal Planning with healthy Meals by Lisa O'Leary-Reesor 1 A way to organize your grocery list. 2 Second step to meal planning. 3 Tips to save money . 4 A great way to ensure you have leftovers for the next day or for the freezer. 5 2 reasons why to meal plan 6 A great way to help you stick to your meal plan during the week. 7 Places you can find delicious, healthy meals when deciding what to eat. 8 Why does meal planning help you to eat healthier? 9 Third step to meal planning. 10 First step to meal planning. 11 Food Waste 12 Fourth and final step to meal planning. Make a grocery list. Prevents you from eating out or using processed foods too often because you will have chosen healthy meals and have the ingredients on hand. -reputable internet websites -cooking shows -cookbooks -family/friends -magazines Scan grocery flyers while planning and choosing your recipes. See what you already have on hand in the fridge/freezer to use up. Double batch cook (double the recipe) Have a grocery list with headings of the aisles in the grocery store. e.g. Fridge/Dairy; Produce; Bakery: Post your meal plan in the kitchen where you can see it. Go shopping or order your groceries on line. Food that is produced but not eaten. When food is thrown out as garbage, it ends up in landfills and can produce the greenhouse gas methane. Food that is not eaten also means that the land, soil and water needed to produce the food were wasted. save money and save time Make a master list of recipes that you and your family enjoy! Stick to your meal plan and get cooking!