Meal planning can really save you a ton of time and hassle. When you plan out your meals ahead of time, and make sure to include plenty of veggies and healthy stuff, it becomes way easier to eat well and feel good about it.
But, not everyone has the time to sit down and plan every meal. Check out this podcast with Jenna Braddock for some easy and practical meal-planning tips that even the busiest folks can use.
Meet Jenna Braddock
Jenna Braddock is a highly accomplished Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, and ACSM Certified Personal Trainer based in St. Augustine, Florida. Her mission is about making healthy living easy so people can live their best lives and spread positivity to others.
She runs Team Braddock, Inc., offering consulting, health communication, and nutrition counseling services. She’s not just a kitchen expert – she’s also the author of two fabulous cookbooks: “Easy Cooking for Two” and “The High Protein Vegan Cookbook for Athletes.”
She’s got two websites – MakeHealthyEasy.com and OffSeasonAthlete.com. Jenna offers many resources on her website, including tools, recipes, health articles, and even a free meal-planning boot camp to simplify healthy living.
In addition to being a registered dietitian, Jenna is also an expert in sports nutrition. She’s all about helping people perform at their best. When she’s not being all professional, she enjoys listening to podcasts like “The Popcast” for fun and “The Huberman Lab” for some brainy content on neuroscience and health.
Her dad and big brother are her role models, providing wisdom, love, and support throughout her journey. She’s also a big fan of “The Emotionally Healthy Leader,” which has guided her growth.
About the episode
In this podcast, hosted by Gabriella Joustra, Jenna spills the beans on meal planning. She’s all about showing how meal planning isn’t just about saving time; it’s about feeling empowered and taking charge of what you eat. Jenna sets the record straight on some common misconceptions about meal planning and shows how it can boost your confidence and keep you feeling on top of things.
Jenna recommends taking it easy at first—maybe start by planning just one meal, like lunch, before diving into planning all your meals. She really stresses the importance of figuring out what works best for you and your personality when it comes to meal planning techniques.
Meal planning isn’t only for people with specific diets – whether vegetarian or just cutting back on meat, and you can still enjoy various balanced meals. And it gets even better when you involve your whole family – it helps everyone understand and enjoy the process together.
In conclusion
So, how do you turn meal planning from a drag into something that really matters in your life? It’s all about linking it to your bigger goals and values. Meal planning isn’t just about what you put on your plate—it’s about nourishing your body, finding joy in your food, and striving to be the best you can be.
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