Portion control is an important aspect of eating right especially if you’re watching your weight or you’re diabetic. So get yourself a calorie chart. An average woman needs about 2000 calories per day to stay healthy. Make sure your calorie intake comprises mainly protein and fiber. You’d need lots of Tupperware of different sizes to help you control your portions. Measuring cups and spoons are useful too. These too you can get easily from Peapod or Payless using your coupons. And be sure to label everything carefully, using dry markers. Experts say cooked meat will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator, and pasta and rice about 3-5 days. Seafood does not keep very well and should be eaten in the first 2 days. Chopped onions, carrots peppers and green leafy veggies will last a week if packed in plastic containers or bags.
There are a lot of freezer meal recipes on Pinterest. These are make ahead meals prepped in Freezer zip bags, thawed overnight and tossed in either your slow cooker or oven dish. This is a great way to save money as well, buying in bulk and making several dishes that use similar ingredients.
So whether you're a career woman, or a stay-at-home mom, these dinner time savers are going to pay off. Whether it's in saving time, weight-loss, money, or stress, make ahead meals are a great idea.