Yahoo Lifestyle The busy woman's 7-day food plan
These days, it's easy to think of good food as an endangered species. Lattes and chocolate bars form major food groups. And your local Thai joint is number four on your speed dial.
But being time-challenged doesn't have to mean being nutritionally challenged. Even when your schedule's crammed you can eat right, and monitor the money you spend, with the WH Busy Woman's 7-Day Food Plan. It'll please your waist, tastebuds and schedule. You'll shop once a week - click here for your shopping plan. Then, you'll multitask leftovers and spend less time prepping a meal than you would waiting in line for one - some of these meals take less than 10 minutes to prepare. This plan also lets you choose how many kJs you consume. We've provided you with a daily meal plan consisting of around 6400kJ, which includes two snacks, but you can eat up to 7650kJ by adding one extra snack, which you can find here. Fast, simple and budget-friendly - this is one schedule you'll enjoy sticking to.
EATING PLANS FOR THE WEEK
CHECK OUT PLAN FOR SUNDAY The plan: Besides shopping, today you'll prepare food for the rest of the week. Put all bread you won't use within three days in the freezer.
CHECK OUT PLAN FOR MONDAY The plan: Pack Tuesday's lunch as you prepare dinner. Make an extra baked spud or two to morph into brekkie taters later (peel before refrigerating).
CHECK OUT PLAN FOR TUESDAY The plan: Pack Wednesday's lunch while making antipasto kebabs. Transfer 500g chicken tenderloins from freezer to fridge around dinnertime.
CHECK OUT PLAN FOR WEDNESDAY The plan: Prepare Thursday's lunch while you make dinner.
CHECK OUT PLAN FOR THURSDAY The plan: Pack Friday's lunch while you make dinner.
CHECK OUT PLAN FOR FRIDAY The plan: Do nothing but eat.
CHECK OUT PLAN FOR SATURDAY The plan: Make a list of ingredients you need for next week.
