A lovely Christian woman recently brought to my attention that some of my Facebook fans already know how to eat healthy; they just don't always have time to plan healthy meals for the week. As she said,
Getting help with meal planning would save me from overthinking and wasting time on trying to plan meals - I usually STOP planning before I ever finish. By not having meals planned out for my weeks,even with healthy food in my house, I allow WINGING it nightly to stress me out!
She goes on to explain how it would actually save money to pay for menu planning services:
If I had my menu planned out for the week I'd probably spend LESS money at the store. Going to the store without a game plan for meals is basically a waste of time and more costly. Buying without a clear purpose...I need to work on that one! I tend to buy more snacky type foods - organic still has CALORIES!Can you relate?! Well, I've designed healthy, whole foods Menu Planning Packets! Each weekly packet (emailed to you in pdf form) is designed around eating varied, nutritionally-dense whole foods and includes the following:
- 7 Main Dish Recipes
- A list of dozens of snack ideas
- 2 snack/dessert recipes
- A list of dozens of lunch ideas
- 2 lunch recipes
- 1 breakfast recipe
- 1 brunch recipe
- Printable grocery list
- Shopping tips for each week's items
- Printable menu
Each weekly packet's recipes differ from the other weeks and packets can be purchased in any order. Additionally, there are specialty seasonal packets for those who like to shop at the farmer's market and/or eat what's in season or on sale.
You simply print this packet off, pick and choose from the lunch and snack ideas to fill in your menu, fill in the grocery list, and head to the store!
You simply print this packet off, pick and choose from the lunch and snack ideas to fill in your menu, fill in the grocery list, and head to the store!
While, these recipes are designed for families who are familiar with a whole foods lifestyle, they could potentially be used by anyone. I would recommend, however, that anyone who has not made the transition to whole foods first contact me for a consultation and personalized nutrition plan, especially those who are currently suffering from health problems. These recipes and meal ideas are designed for those who are experiencing good health and would possibly need to be adjusted for those with health problems.
(For more details on a personalized nutrition plan, please go here: http://healthyfamiliesforgod.com/nutritioncoaching.html)
(For more details on a personalized nutrition plan, please go here: http://healthyfamiliesforgod.com/nutritioncoaching.html)
Since these Menu Planning Packets are based on a whole foods lifestyle, they include recipes that take some time in the kitchen. They are not recipes that include pre-cooked chicken products, condensed soup, and minute rice. I try and vary the recipes each week so that there are some easy, slow-cooker recipes, as well as some that take a bit more time.
Most of the recipes in each weekly packet are either grain/gluten-free or have notes on how they can be adapted to be both gluten- and grain-free. I will possibly have menu packets available specifically for those diets in the future.
All recipes are free of refined sugar, vegetable oils, etc. and use only whole foods.
Most of the recipes in each weekly packet are either grain/gluten-free or have notes on how they can be adapted to be both gluten- and grain-free. I will possibly have menu packets available specifically for those diets in the future.
All recipes are free of refined sugar, vegetable oils, etc. and use only whole foods.
Does this interest you? Each Weekly Menu Packet is only $6. Simply click the Paypal button below and specify which Packet you would like. You can choose from the following:
Weekly Packet A (now available!)
Features recipes such as Spinach Alfredo pizza, salmon patties, Italian quiche, chocolate avocado milkshakes, and more!
Features recipes such as Spinach Alfredo pizza, salmon patties, Italian quiche, chocolate avocado milkshakes, and more!
Weekly Packet B (now available!)
Features recipes such as Southwestern couscous, Lemon pepper fish, Breakfast pizzas on biscuit crust, Eggplant pizzas, carob banana treats, and more!
Features recipes such as Southwestern couscous, Lemon pepper fish, Breakfast pizzas on biscuit crust, Eggplant pizzas, carob banana treats, and more!
Weekly Packet C (coming soon)
Weekly Packet D (coming soon)
Summer Packet (now available!)
The recipes in this packet include ways to use up those abundant summer vegetables and fruits, including Green Beans and Kale with Parmesan, Zucchini Pasta with Marinara, Summer muesli, watermelon slushy, and more!
The recipes in this packet include ways to use up those abundant summer vegetables and fruits, including Green Beans and Kale with Parmesan, Zucchini Pasta with Marinara, Summer muesli, watermelon slushy, and more!
Fall/Winter Packet (coming soon)
School Lunches Packet (coming soon)
This packet contains 10 lunch recipes that are easy to take with for school lunches, or even for family lunches on-the-go.
Recipes include veggie pinwheels, zucchini muffins, and more!
Recipes include veggie pinwheels, zucchini muffins, and more!
Slow-Cooker Collection Packet (coming soon)
Once you place your order through Paypal, I will receive a payment notification from Paypal. I will then email your packet to you in pdf form right away!
Still not sure? Have questions? Email me at sjpoff@healthyfamiliesforGod.com
(I offer these products at a small cost for a couple of reasons. My first job is as a homeschooling mom to five children. Since my husband works two 40-hour/week jobs and sleeps very little to make this possible, I currently do this job without having my husband home much to help with the children. We live very basic lives--we do not have internet-capable cell phones, cable television, nice vehicles, new clothes, etc. (Although we know we are rich beyond comparison!)
Consequently, my hope is that the time I take on producing resources such as this will help alleviate some of the financial income responsibility on my husband. I also hope they will be a blessing to those purchasing them! Thank you for your support and your efforts to create a society that honors God with their bodies!)
Copyright Disclaimer
Considering the circumstances above, I ask that you respect copyrights on these resources. If you recommend these resources to others, I greatly appreciate it! Please forward them a link to this page rather than copying/emailing these resources to them yourself. Thanks!
And please let me know if you enjoy them (or if you don't)! Feedback is crucial to the success of this venture. I want to help you be a Healthy Family for God!
New!! Ingredients--The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: Your ultimate grocery-shopping guide to reading ingredients labels and keeping your family healthy
I have created a handy guide for you to take with you while you do your grocery shopping to help you distinguish between the many ingredients found in products. While this is by no means an exhaustive list, it will give you a general idea of how to distinguish between the various ingredients found in foods--which ones are safe, which ones are best avoided, and which ones you want to avoid at all costs!
Download it here:
http://healthyfamiliesforgod.com/Good_Bad_Ugly_Ingredients_guide2.pdf When you print it off, you will want to do it with the 2-sided printing & Manual options. Follow your printer's directions to rotate the papers after the first two pages print, leaving them face-up. Then just throw it in your purse or diaper bag and you're ready to go!
This is also great if you need a handy guide for the nursery at your church, co-op, or mom's group, to help parents determine which products are safe for the little ones.
Still not sure? Have questions? Email me at sjpoff@healthyfamiliesforGod.com
(I offer these products at a small cost for a couple of reasons. My first job is as a homeschooling mom to five children. Since my husband works two 40-hour/week jobs and sleeps very little to make this possible, I currently do this job without having my husband home much to help with the children. We live very basic lives--we do not have internet-capable cell phones, cable television, nice vehicles, new clothes, etc. (Although we know we are rich beyond comparison!)
Consequently, my hope is that the time I take on producing resources such as this will help alleviate some of the financial income responsibility on my husband. I also hope they will be a blessing to those purchasing them! Thank you for your support and your efforts to create a society that honors God with their bodies!)
Copyright Disclaimer
Considering the circumstances above, I ask that you respect copyrights on these resources. If you recommend these resources to others, I greatly appreciate it! Please forward them a link to this page rather than copying/emailing these resources to them yourself. Thanks!
And please let me know if you enjoy them (or if you don't)! Feedback is crucial to the success of this venture. I want to help you be a Healthy Family for God!
New!! Ingredients--The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: Your ultimate grocery-shopping guide to reading ingredients labels and keeping your family healthy
I have created a handy guide for you to take with you while you do your grocery shopping to help you distinguish between the many ingredients found in products. While this is by no means an exhaustive list, it will give you a general idea of how to distinguish between the various ingredients found in foods--which ones are safe, which ones are best avoided, and which ones you want to avoid at all costs!
Download it here:
http://healthyfamiliesforgod.com/Good_Bad_Ugly_Ingredients_guide2.pdf When you print it off, you will want to do it with the 2-sided printing & Manual options. Follow your printer's directions to rotate the papers after the first two pages print, leaving them face-up. Then just throw it in your purse or diaper bag and you're ready to go!
This is also great if you need a handy guide for the nursery at your church, co-op, or mom's group, to help parents determine which products are safe for the little ones.
1 comment:
I am SOOOOOO excited to have someone help me plan out HEALTHY meals! You. Are. Such. A. Blessing. THANK YOU!!!! =)
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