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Meal Planning & Prep

Two paper bags filled with groceries on a counter.

What to Add to Your Grocery Order

Freshen up your grocery haul by adding these dietitian-suggested items to your cart.
By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Meal Planning & PrepNutrition Tips
A couple setting the dinner table.

How to Bring Meaning to Mealtime

Here are five ways to help you reconnect to food — and those you love.
By Jill Metzler Patton
Food CultureMeal Planning & Prep
a crockpot with shredded chicken

3 Time-Saving Make-Ahead Freezer Meals

Assemble and freeze these meals in advance to throw in the crockpot for easy and healthy dinners.
By The LTH Nutrition Team
Cooking & FoodMeal Planning & Prep
Southwest Fajita Bowl ingredients cooked in a bowl.

Sample One-Day 60day Challenge Meal Plan

Try these three recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to get an idea of the types of meals you’d eat when participating in the 60day Challenge.
By The LTH Nutrition Team
Meal Planning & Prep
crockpot of chili

3 Lower-Carb Chili Recipes for Fall

In just 30 minutes or less you could be enjoying one of these three seasonal soups.
By Anika Christ, RD, CPT
Cooking & FoodMeal Planning & Prep
Illustration of a jar, bag of frozen broccoli, and pre-cooked sausage falling from the sky with a parachute attached to them.

Convenience Foods That Are Worth It When It Comes To Meal Prep

Using convenience foods to your advantage can be a great meal prep hack. A registered dietitian breaks down which ones she uses as part of her plan.
By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Meal Planning & Prep
Assortment of groceries laid out at home.

How to Plan and Prepare Meals for Your Week

With a little forward thinking, you can save time and money — and avoid stress — while eating healthier throughout the week.
By Life Time Editorial Team
Meal Planning & Prep
Woman unpacking groceries at home.

10 Tips for Making the Most of Your Grocery-Store Buys

With a little guidance, you can make your food budget — and purchases — stretch a little further.
By Life Time Editorial Team
Home/LivingMeal Planning & Prep
recipes from main pantry ingredients

8 Recipes Using What You Have in Your Pantry

A well-stocked pantry and a few key fridge or freezer items are all you need to whip up these healthy, tasty meals with ease.
By the Experience Life Team
Cooking & FoodMeal Planning & Prep
Glass containers of prepared healthy foods.

5 Expert Meal Prep Tips That Save You Time

Meal prepping doesn't need to be hard. Follow these five dietitian-tested tips to make healthy eating easier.
By Anika Christ, RD, CPT
Meal Planning & Prep
Woman with piece of watermelon covering her mouth like a smile.

Why Meal Plans Don’t Work

"Can't you just make me a meal plan?" Discover Coach Anika's response to this often-asked request.
By Anika Christ, RD, CPT
Meal Planning & Prep
Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

4 Plant-Based Meals on a Budget

These recipes from the Frugal Vegan cookbook prove that a healthy, plant-based diet doesn't have to be intimidating or expensive.
By Kaelyn Riley
Cooking & FoodMeal Planning & Prep
bowls of oatmeal with a glass of milk

6 Make-Ahead Breakfasts for Busy Mornings

On busy weekdays, a healthy breakfast can be a tall order. These nourishing make-ahead meals can help simplify your mornings.
By Robin Asbell
Cooking & FoodMeal Planning & Prep
bento box filled with chicken, salad, and cherries.

How to Simplify Meal Planning

Paleo cookbook author Melissa Joulwan shares her tips for easy meal planning and preparation.
By Melissa Joulwan
Meal Planning & PrepTime Management
a family enjoys a meal

5 Ways to Find More Time for Family Meals

Psychologist and family therapist Anne Fishel, PhD, offers several strategies for finding more time to dine together.
By Michael Dregni
Family/Parenting/KidsMeal Planning & Prep
a happy family eating together

4 Steps to Better Family Meals

There are numerous benefits to eating together as a family. Here are some tips to make it happen.
By Michael Dregni
Family/Parenting/KidsFood Culture
Bottles and jars filled with oils, sweeteners, nuts

Stock Your Pantry Like a Pro With These Key Ingredients and Recipes for Healthy Meals

Keep these essential ingredients on hand and you'll always be minutes away from simple, wholesome meals.
By Robin Asbell
Cooking & FoodMeal Planning & Prep
Postexercise Meal

Expert Answers: What Should I Eat Before and After Exercising?

Our expert offers options for better pre- and postworkout meals for your running, biking, HIIT, and strength training workouts.
By Lauren Bedosky
Fitness TipsMeal Planning & Prep
Biodiversity-in-Your-Grocery-Bag

Biodiversity in Your Grocery Bag

The choices we make at the supermarket are having a bigger impact than many of us might realize.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Food CultureMeal Planning & Prep
a woman upacking healthy groceries

The Nom Nom Paleo Shopping List

It's easy to cook up Michelle Tam's super-satisfying paleo recipes with this handy shopping list.
By Experience Life Staff
Meal Planning & Prep
a man prepares and puts away healthy food

The Well-Stocked Pantry

What you have on your shelves has a big influence on what your family members put in their bellies.
By Andrew Zimmern
Cooking & FoodMeal Planning & Prep
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