Former special education teacher Greg Gerkens served as the assistant principal for the Eastern Suffolk BOCES educational agency. In his personal life, Greg Gerkens engages in healthy activities such as yoga, meditation, and meal planning.
Meal planning can help individuals track the type of foods they consume and can be useful for weight management or ensuring a balanced diet. Since meals may be planned up to a week in advance, shopping according to the meal plan is essential.
Prior to going to the supermarket, it is important to do an inventory of items already at home. Many meal planning guides tend to repeat dishes several times, so there should be enough of an ingredient to make several portions. Creating a meal plan according to the deals listed in a weekly grocery flyer can also increase creativity while saving money. To reduce the temptation of making impulse purchases, shoppers can become familiar with the layout of their local supermarket and avoid aisles with highly-processed foods.
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