Back to school season is upon us! Healthy meal planning can become a bit more difficult as we're getting back into the swing of things. There’s the added step of thinking about how to plan for lunches at school and snacks on the run. There may be new extracurricular activities which adjust our schedules in ways we aren't used to, and something as simple as thinking about getting lunch is ready for the week can be quite stressful.

Amidst the chaos, excitement, and back to school jitters, there...

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Packing your kids school lunches can be simple, inexpensive, and even fun! It can also be a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen, and teach them about proper nutrition from an early age.

To begin, let's talk about what makes up a healthy lunch! A healthy back to school lunch is comprised of three main food groups which include a healthy source of protein, fat, and carbohydrate.

Healthy Sources of Protein

Lean proteins are important for maintaining, and building your child's muscles,...

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As many of you know, I am just days away from expecting my first baby, which means I am in full blown nesting mode! Because we are having her in the month of June, I started to plan ahead for freezer meals that I would enjoy in the summer. Unfortunately, things like salads and fresh foods aren't good to make in advance or store in the freezer, however, there are plenty of options that are packed with summer fruits and veggies, and are great for warmer weather! That being said, if I were to...

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One of the most common questions I get from people who want to commit to a healthy lifestyle is, “how do you meal prep?” We talk a lot about the importance of meal prepping and how being prepared contributes to overall, long-term success in healthy eating. I find however, that many people feel overwhelmed by the thought of it and it is enough to keep them from even starting. Let me tell you, I’ve been there!

After years of practice though, I’m happy to be able to encourage you that with just...

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We just launched some exciting new updates to the Dashing Dish Custom Meal Plan Builder, which is a part of our Dashing Dish Membership! (Hooray!) I wanted to go over some of the new features to make sure you guys don't miss anything! Since launching it in September we have been listening to the feedback from our members and have been hard at work! Since the launch, we have had over 20,000 meals planned and the number is...

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We have all heard the saying, If you Fail to Plan, then you Plan to Fail...and we often know this to be true in so many areas of our lives, (for example we would never expect to drive to a destination without knowing where we are going). Yet, one of the areas that we so often overlook is planning what we will feed ourselves and our families! This is the reason that takeout ends up on many of our tables during week, because let's be honest, food doesn't just 'appear' unless we plan it, (and...

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If you haven't already heard me rave about meal planning, I certainly encourage you to check out this post on how-to meal plan for the week. Making lunches ahead of time, (aka meal prepping) is one of the best things you can do in my opinion. It saves you time, and if you are used to eating out for lunch, it will certainly save you money (and calories) in the long run! One of my favorite things to prep ahead of time for lunches is salads. They are quick, easy, and delicious! The only problem...

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Does the thought of preparing food for your family during the week overwhelm you, or seem like it is just one more thing that you 'have to do', but barely have time for?!?

I remember feeling this way when I was in nursing school, (and that was when I was only cooking for myself!) It wasn't long after I got married that I realized that cooking every meal on the spot was not easy, especially if I was going to stay on track with healthy eating. (Let's face it… sometimes when you are overly hungry...

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