The process of selecting and preparing meals ahead of time to save time and ensure a balanced diet.
Macronutrients: Essential nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins and fats that are required by our body in large quantities.
Micronutrients: These are essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants required by our body in small quantities.
Food groups: Basic categorization of foods into groups like grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, proteins and fats.
Caloric intake: Determining the total number of calories that your body needs based on your activity level to know how much you should eat.
Meal planning: Creating a plan for your meals that includes all the necessary ingredients and nutrient requirements for an entire week or month.
Portion control: Learning about appropriate serving sizes of each food group and how to measure them correctly.
Kitchen safety: Basic safety measures like how to handle knives, hot pans and ovens, and how to avoid food contamination.
Cooking methods: Different cooking techniques like boiling, sautéing, baking and roasting, and their impact on the nutrient content of food.
Recipe modification: How to modify recipes to make them more healthy by adding or substituting healthier ingredients.
Reading nutrition labels: Learning how to read food labels and understand the nutrient content and serving size of the food.
Snacking: Identifying healthy snacking options and planning them accordingly.
Eating out: How to make healthier choices while eating out in restaurants or fast food places.
Dietary restrictions: Understanding dietary restrictions like allergies, intolerances or medical conditions like diabetes, and how to plan meals accordingly.
Drinking enough water: The importance of drinking enough water for good health.
Wellness habits: Incorporating wellness habits like exercise and stress management into daily routine to support overall health.
Weekly meal planning: Planning meals for the entire week ahead of time.
Batch cooking: Cooking large quantities of food and storing portions for later use.
Menu planning: Creating a menu for a specific occasion or event.
Family meal planning: Planning meals that cater to the specific needs and preferences of family members.
Healthy meal planning: Focusing on nutrient-dense and low-calorie meals that support overall health and wellness.
Budget meal planning: Creating meals that fit within a specific budget.
Vegetarian/vegan meal planning: Planning meals that exclude meat and/or animal products.
Meal prepping: Preparing ingredients or entire meals ahead of time to save time during the week.
Low-carb or keto meal planning: Focusing on meals that are low in carbohydrates to support weight loss or specific health goals.
Gluten-free meal planning: Creating meals that exclude gluten for individuals with a gluten intolerance or celiac disease.