Mini tips for your Food

I have a few tips to make food prep a bit more organized. I have to try to have a plan to keep on track.

1. Bagels, - a bag of bagels usually goes bad before they get eaten in this house. I freeze the whole bag. I take out a bagel, speed defrost in microwave and then toast it (usually half at a time although today I ate an entire bagel). I also only buy whole wheat or flax bagels.

2. eggs - I boil 4 or 6 at a time and keep them in the fridge and grab them when I pack my lunch (or eat one for a snack). Then they are ready if I want an egg sandwich.

3. seasonings - I throw fresh ginger in a baggy and freeze it. It lasts for a long time and then I just grate it for my stir fry. Therefore, I always have ginger on hand.

4. slow cooker - use your slow cooker and plan your meals. Cook your low cal choices overnite, and put them in a casserole to heat up at suppertime. (ie, beef stew with tomato soup is a favorite, with potato, mushrooms, onions, carrot, celery).

5. Fruit / veggies - buy fresh. Check-out 'no frills' grocery store; they always seem to have lovely produce at good prices.

6. Flyers - check out the flyers and make a list. Always grocery shop with a list so you don't deviate and buy anything 'forbidden'.

7. Eating out - plan ahead. If you know you are going out, google the menu and look for low calorie and healthy choices. Limit eating out if you are on a plan to lose weight. (Its an easy way to go off track).


I have some favorite things that I like to eat. Sweet potato can be microwaved. Pierce several times and cook in microwave on potato setting. Peel, cut and serve (be careful, its hot).

Natural selections Ham or Turkey - no chemicals, and low calorie. If you like sandwich meat this is a fairly good choice.

Dairy - I don't drink much milk but I like my dairy proudcts; cheese strings, yogurt, cottage cheese. Portion control is key.

Mustard - use mustard instead of mayo or Miracle whip. If you do use Miracle whip, small spoonful only.

Just a few time saving and favorite tips that I try to use to keep on track with food and planning. I share them because they work for me.