Powerpoint with Graphics and Tables
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Figure: Meal Planning Slides Title Page with Food Photos
A title slide displaying "MEAL PLANNING SLIDES" in large green text with decorative food photography including eggs, oatmeal, salads, soup, and pancakes arranged around the text. Below the title is the subtitle "Basics, examples, and tools to get you started"
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SEASONAL PRODUCE GUIDE
| Category | Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruits | Apples Apricots Strawberries Bananas Pineapple |
Apples Apricots Blueberries Mangoes Watermelon |
Apples Bananas Grapes Mangoes Pears |
Apples Bananas Pienapple Pears Oranges |
| Vegetables | Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Celery Spinach |
Eggplant Carrots Okra Cantaloupe Celery |
Broccoli Cauliflower Mushrooms Peas Parsnips |
Carrots Celery Turnips Sweet potatoes Onions and leeks |
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Figure: Meal Prep Containers Photo
Photo showing multiple clear plastic meal prep containers stacked and arranged, containing various prepared meals with rice, proteins, and vegetables in compartments
REVIEW
Look over your plan before you shop:
✓ Is it balanced?
✓ Does it fit your time and budget?
Make adjustments as needed.
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Figure: The Greatest Wealth is Health Collage
A collage of food photos including cooked meals, fresh strawberries, ginger root, and bell peppers, overlaid on repeated text reading "THE GREATEST WEALTH IS HEALTH" in yellow and green letters on a dark green background
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GET IN TOUCH
Email
hello@reallygreatsite.com
Social media
@reallygreatsite
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CREDITS
This presentation template is free for everyone to use, thanks to the following:
Figure: Slides Carnival Logo and Food Photo Collage
A presentation credit slide featuring the Slides Carnival logo and a collage of food photos including a prepared meal in a bowl and fresh strawberries
Slides Carnival
for this presentation template
Pexels, Pixabay, Sketchify
for the photos, graphics, and elements
Happy designing!
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WHAT'S INSIDE
Why plan meals?
Key reasons to build a meal plan
Meal planning guide
Tools and tips to help you plan better
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Figure: Why Plan Meals Header with Roasted Chicken Photo
Photo of roasted chicken with crispy chickpeas on a white plate with fresh cilantro garnish, with "WHY PLAN MEALS?" text in large yellow letters overlaid on a green background
WHY PLAN MEALS?
Save time
Planning ahead helps reduce last-minute cooking decisions and grocery store trips.
Save money
Sticking to a plan means you buy only what you need and make the most of leftovers.
Eat healthier
It's also easier to include more variety and control portion sizes.
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YOUR MEAL PLANNING GUIDE
01
Prepare
02
Start with what you have
03
Add favorites that are on sale
04
Include fruits and vegetables
05
Review and adjust as needed
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PREPARE
Before planning, consider your budget, schedule, and how many meals you need.
You can use the sample menu or meal plan on the next page to get you started.
Figure: Farmers Market Shopping and Fresh Produce Photos
Two photos: left shows a woman shopping for fresh greens at a farmers market; right shows a hand holding a halved blood orange at a produce stand
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SAMPLE 5-DAY MEAL PLAN
| Meal | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Oatmeal with berries and almonds | Add meal here. | Add meal here. | Add meal here. | Add meal here. |
| Lunch | Grilled chicken salad with olive oil dressing | Add meal here. | Add meal here. | Add meal here. | Add meal here. |
| Dinner | Baked salmon with quinoa and broccoli | Add meal here. | Add meal here. | Add meal here. | Add meal here. |
| Snack | Banana and mixed nuts | Add meal here. | Add meal here. | Add meal here. | Add meal here. |
| Do our meals include... |
✓ Vegetable ✓ Fruit ✓ Grain ✓ Dairy ✓ Protein |
✓ Vegetable ✓ Fruit ✓ Grain ✓ Dairy ✓ Protein |
✓ Vegetable ✓ Fruit ✓ Grain ✓ Dairy ✓ Protein |
✓ Vegetable ✓ Fruit ✓ Grain ✓ Dairy ✓ Protein |
✓ Vegetable ✓ Fruit ✓ Grain ✓ Dairy ✓ Protein |
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START WITH WHAT YOU HAVE
Check your pantry and freezer before buying anything new. You might already have enough to start a few meals.
Figure: Shopping Cart and Pantry Storage Photos
Two photos: top shows a shopping cart basket containing fresh produce including broccoli, bananas, and oranges; bottom shows glass jars with red gingham lids containing preserved foods on a shelf
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ADD FAVORITES THAT ARE ON SALE
Build your plan around healthy meals you and your family love. Then, stretch your budget by using ingredients that are on sale.
Figure: Grocery Store Refrigerated Sections Photo
Wide photo of multiple refrigerated display cases in a grocery store showing packaged prepared foods and meal kits with pricing labels
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INCLUDE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Fresh fruits and vegetables are great, but frozen and canned count too. Make sure your meal plan includes plenty of them.
Figure: Shopping for Fresh Produce Photo
Photo of a person holding a wicker basket filled with fresh leafy greens while shopping at a produce market with potatoes visible in the foreground
