Eat Healthier, More Affordably & Easier w/ Cassy Joy Garcia – EP 182

Meal planning, grocery shopping, meal prepping, cooking, cleaning OH MY! Just feeding ourselves and our families can feel like a daunting task, and when we add affordability and the goal of healthy eating to that list it can be quite a challenge for many of us! SO we brought in an expert, Cassy Joy Garcia to talk about some hacks she has found to eat well on a budget.

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Interview

As someone who places a high value on healthy eating, how do you find the balance between eating healthy and keeping your grocery budget manageable?
What’s the “dinner series concept”?
What are some of your favorite time-saving tips in the kitchen? (to help someone maintain and stick to their meal plan)
You have a whole section on freezing food, what do you feel is the most important thing you want people to know about freezing food?

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Lightning Round

Leftover repurposing

Cassy- brisket w/sides → thinly slice, pan sear with sweet sauce over rice
Jen- pork sandwiches → pork fried rice
Jill- veggies: side dish → omelette → veggies wrap

Get more from Cassy at:

Cook Once Dinner Fix
fedhttps://fedandfit.com/andfit.com
IG: @fedandfit

Wrap-Up:

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