During the week, it can be hard to prepare healthy meals for your children. Between work and school, it might be hard to find the time to make something that is both healthy and fun to eat. But with a little planning and organisation, it’s easy to make healthy meals for the whole family.
This blog post will talk about some ideas and strategies for making tasty, healthy meals during the week.
Think Ahead
One of the best ways to make sure you can cook healthy meals throughout the week is to plan ahead. This means making a grocery list and meal plan for the week and sticking to them! Once you have a plan, you are less likely to eat fast food that is bad for you.
You can also save money by making plans ahead of time. If you make and stick to a grocery list, you won’t buy things you don’t need at the store. Also, making your own meals might help you find new ways to use leftovers, which will help you waste less.
Lastly, making plans ahead of time might make weeknights less hectic. By making a weekly menu, you’ll know what to cook and won’t have to rush around at the last minute.
Keep in mind that when you try new recipes, you’ll be faster the next time because you’ll know what to do. Don’t be afraid to try new recipes when you’re planning.
Pick foods that are good for you.
When making healthy meals for your kids, it’s important to use healthy ingredients. Choose whole grains, lean meats, dairy, and healthy fats instead of processed foods. You can also add a variety of fruits and vegetables to your child’s meal to make it more healthy.
Here are some examples of ingredients that are good for you:
- Whole-wheat noodles
- Lean protein, like chicken or salmon that’s been grilled.
- Raw vegetables like broccoli or kale
- Dairy such as milk and yoghurt from Freshways.
- Fats that are good for you, like olive oil or avocado
Use healthy products to make sure your child is getting the nutrients they need to stay healthy and happy.
Bring The Kids Into The Kitchen
One of the best ways to make sure your child likes the food you make for them is to let them help you make it. This could be as simple as letting kids help cut up vegetables or mix things. This will not only make them feel valued and included, but it will also give them a sense of ownership over their meal.
Getting kids involved in making food is a great way to teach them important skills and get them interested in cooking at a young age. Who knows, maybe one day they’ll want to be a chef! Why not order some eggs from Freshways and bake a few healthy desserts for lunch boxes or after family meals?
Getting your kids interested in the kitchen is a great reason to let them help you make their lunch or dinner. Some simple recipes that kids can make on their own are:
- Grilled cheese sandwich
- Peanut butter and jelly sandwich
- Fruit salad.
- Hummus-topped veggie sticks
If you let your kids help in the kitchen, you can be sure they will enjoy their food and get the nutrients they need. Cooking healthy meals for your kids during the week might seem like a big job, but it can be done quickly with a little planning and organisation. You can make healthy meals that the whole family will enjoy by using healthy ingredients from Freshways and letting the kids help you cook.