Using your family's favorite foods and meals is a great way to meal plan. Start by creating a list of each family member's favorite foods and recipes. Below is an example from the Walker family.

Mom's Favorites

Vegetables: onions, potatoes, carrots, spinach, garlic, tomatoes

Fruits: apples, bananas, mangos

Grains: rice

Protein: beans and lentils, hamburger, chicken

Meal: Rice and beans, spaghetti, wraps, chicken and potatoes

Joe's Favorites

Vegetables: carrots, peppers, cucumbers, zucchini

Fruits: pineapple and oranges 

Grains: pasta and tortillas

Protein: hamburger

Meal: spaghetti and wraps

Carmen's Favorites

Vegetables: carrots and potatoes

Fruits: kiwi and strawberries

Grains: oatmeal

Protein: chicken

Meal: chicken and potatoes