RICHMOND —
If you have ever worried about what’s for dinner, you are not alone.
About 70 percent of the adult U.S. population doesn’t decide what to eat that evening until 4 p.m. or later.
This can lead to another trip to the grocery, exceeding your food budget or eating high-calorie, low-nutrient fast food.
So, taking some time to learn how to plan meals will save you time and help you eat better in the long run.
To save time and money, you can plan family meals.
Just as mixing and matching clothing items results in dozens of different outfits, the same trick works in the kitchen.
Stock up with basic foods and use quick flavor mixes to add interest and excitement to the meal.
Planning meals can also help with weight management. Meal planning allows you to you eliminate the uncertainty about meals and the need for snap judgments about what, when, and how much to eat that are a prime contributor to weight gain in people living stressful, chaotic lives.
Meals that we have planned in advance allow us to control the calories and portion sizes we consume in order to achieve control over weight.
Planning meals may seem tricky, but the Madison County Extension Service can help you plan healthy meals that your family can enjoy. The Extension Service will be offering a program called Healthy Meals on a Budget.
This workshop will offer helpful information on a unique master menu plan that can be altered week to week.
This program will feature portion size and food group selection, as well as time and cost saving tips in the kitchen. Bring a friend to share in this group session on creative ideas and recipes for nutritious family meals.
Registration is requested to ensure adequate recipes and tasting samples.
The program will take place at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 at the Madison County Extension Office at 230 Duncannon Lane, Richmond.
Call 623-4072 by Friday to reserve your seat. This program will be presented by Diana Doggett, Fayette County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences. There is no fee to attend.
(Source: Amanda Allen, Eastern Kentucky University Dietetics Intern)
Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin.
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