Meal Prep is great for families on the go

Spring is here and that means more time outdoors. It may also mean there is no time to make healthy dinners. There are some simple things you can do and it takes planning.”When it comes to healthy eating, the No. 1 thing is planning and unfortunately we miss out and that leads to unhealthy food choices,” says Amanda Jochum, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Hy-Vee.Jochum says meal prep can be easy. She says to think of multiple uses when preparing meals. “Whole-wheat tortillas, they last a long time and a great source of fiber,” says Jochum. “Think of them as more than just taco night. Use them for pizza crust, breakfast egg burrito. Lots of ways to use those tortillas.”Jochum says good protein sources are tuna, pre-cooked chicken sausages, chicken kabobs and rotisserie chicken.”Grab a rotisserie chicken,” says Jochum. ” Can use it many different ways in soup, salad, casseroles, stir fry. Those are my favorite because you can get a lot of meals out of it.”There are also a lot of easy veggie options. A frozen brand comes with Ms. Dash seasoning for great flavor and low sodium options. Jochum also has this great shortcut.”One of my favs even comes with its own tray,” says Jochum. “Throw it in the oven, comes in its own tray, clean up is super easy. Throw it in the oven and you have some roasted veggies.”Jochum says another great option for families is on-the-go freezer meals. Hy-Vee has a free, online freezer meal clinic. You can make four to five meals in an hour. Keep them in the freezer until needed, and throw them in the oven when ready. You can find all the details on Hy-Vee’s website.

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