- Save money!
- By eliminating eating out one time a month, a family of four can easily save $40! By shopping local ads, groceries can be bought at a lower price.
- Save time!
- Have “simple to prepare” meals and all ingredients purchased saves time on cooking and grocery shopping. No need to go back to the store.
- Waste less!
- Using a shopping list and following a meal plan help you to purchase just what you need!
- Stress Less!
- Stop worrying about what you are going to make for dinner
According to the Mayo Clinic, meal planning can have a big impact on your health and your budget. You know what you are eating and control salt, fat, portion size.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/menu-planning/art-20048199
Some of their recommendations:
- Shop your pantry
- Shop sales
- Think seasonal
- Picture your plate
By subscribing to What’s Cooking SuFu!, that work is already taken care of!
- Cook once, eat twice saves time in meal prep
- Sales in the Sioux Falls area are considered with shopping list. Know where to buy at the best price.
- All meals have 3-4 oz protein, starch, fresh vegetable and fresh fruit to ensure a balanced meal
- All pantry items listed for a quick check to make sure you don’t have a last minute run to the store
- Have questions, reach out to What’s Cooking SuFu! for answers
- AND…a local food charity receives a donation each month from What’s Cooking SuFu!