Week #6 Tip - Produce Planning
This weekend go to the grocery store and stock up on produce. Lots of veggies and fruit!! Bring it home and wash it all and then start preparing. Slice cucumbers, tear lettuce, peel carrots, trim grapes, remove stickers and wash apples and pears, core & cut bell peppers. If you have plenty of fruits and vegetables available during the week you'll be more likely to grab a fresh, healthy snack rather than chips, cookies, crackers, or other. Fresh produce can be expensive so buy what is on sale to save money; you'll get a variety each week and might even try some new things. Looking for some real adventure, try a food co-op. Not sure what this is all about, check out Bountiful Baskets. You get a large basket full of fruits and vegetables for only $15. They have locations all over the country and 3 locations in Spokane. You can also like them on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bountiful-Baskets-Food-Co-op/40869244381 to see what recipes and ideas they have.
Bountiful Baskets is THE BEST!!!
ReplyDeleteAgreed. If I have this stuff on hand, I snack on it instead of less healthy options. And if it's already cleaned or chopped, it's way easier to choose when I'm feeling lazy. :)
I still can't believe the value of these baskets. That $15 gives you so much goodness ... way cheaper then you can do it at the store.