This is more common sense than a strenuous exercise in principles of nutrition. We all know we need fruits and vegetables, protein, dairy and grains included in our daily meals. Easy enough. Everyone has their favorites in each group, so just choose foods you enjoy.

You can cook up a big batch of rice on the weekend to be used throughout the week. Portion the cooked rice into three or four containers sufficient for one meal, suited to your household size. Rice can be frozen and quickly reheated in the microwave. Fresh vegetables may be chopped en masses and frozen for “instant” use another day. Investing a few hours on the weekend preparing ingredients for the coming week lets you throw together attractive healthy dinner recipes on the fly in no time at all.

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