When you live alone, cooking for yourself may not always seem to be worth the effort. However, easy fixes like takeout food and frozen meals tend to be high in fat and low in vegetables and whole grains. Here’s how to plan, buy and prepare meals that are satisfying and good for you.
Plan the Menu
• Make a weekly meal plan.
• Keep your pantry or freezer stocked in case you run out of an ingredient.
Shop Smart
• Buy only as much food as you can use in a week.
• Purchase produce in small amounts.
Reduce Large Recipes
• Start with a recipe that’s easy to divide, say by a half or a quarter.
• Add spices or flavoring slowly. You may need more or less than called for by simple division.
• Check for doneness five to 10 minutes sooner than the original recipe suggests.
Source: Good Neighbor Pharmacy Connection, February 2013
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