Food is what we are made of; mentally and physically. Today to be fit is
a necessity more than a choice. For acquiring fitness it's the zeal that
matters. Making a fitness plan, which includes both diet and exercise is
easy, the more difficult part is to follow it and achieve your goal.
Developing good eating habits benefits a person in long run.

With fast running paced lives today,we bring in the topic of nourishing
families and that is "Menu Planning"

A plan that caters to every individual of the house, man woman and
kids .

A good menu is one which will not only provide adequate calories, fat ,
proteins but also minerals & vitamins for well being of all the members
in the family . The diet needs all "Basic five food groups ''.

5food groups

Meal planning should save time and energy.

Moongsprouted salad

Economic consideration must be taken.

A meal plan must give maximum nutrients .

Good meal planning is an art and also is science. However any person
suffering from any kind of lifestyle or other disease must follow a
therapeutic diet.

ForSweet Tooth

A typical meal planning is given below considering packed lunches too
that can be carried by kids to school and working adults.

A sample meal plan for a familyof 3

Thanks to our Nutritionist Ms. Sargam
Guptaa
for sharing her insights
into the science of Meal planning and helping us with an ideal meal plan
for a family.

If you have any doubts or suggestions on recipe images you can write to
us at info-in@cookpad.com.

Till then keep sharing recipes, keep cooking. Enjoy Cookpad