How does menu planning save time and money?
Just consider how much time you spend standing in front of your refrigerator looking for something for dinner. Add to that the time spent running to the grocery store to pick up this or that needed ingredient. How often do those unplanned trips result in impulse purchases? Or maybe you often end up eating out, which takes a big bite out of your budget. In addition, if you eat out a lot — especially at fast-food joints — you’re probably not eating as healthfully as you should. Finally, think about the food that goes to waste because you bought it without a plan for how to use it. By investing a little time upfront, you can avoid these time- and money-wasting pitfalls — and avoid dinnertime panic. With menu planning you know what to buy, which makes your grocery shopping more efficient and reduces the need for unplanned trips to buy one or two items. And with a grocery list in hand — a byproduct of good menu planning — it’s easier to resist overspending on food you won’t use or don’t nee
