Save time and money with your nutrition!

Everyone would like to eat healthier but most of us don't have the time, resources or knowledge to do so for every meal. Do you struggle to eat properly at work and just end up grabbing the usual butty from the local shop or settle for second best at the canteen? If we're in a rush this will probably be the case and then we'll get cravings for 'bad foods' later on. Well here's the answer - Bulk cook! Simple I know, and I'm sure many of you are aware of its benefits, if so treat this blog as a reminder or inspiration.

It's pouring down outside as I'm writing this so I know we will soon be in the mood for some tasty winter warming food. There are plenty of healthy cook books out there along with balanced recipes on the Internet, so there's no excuse for not getting a big pot of casserole on the go this Sunday afternoon. Use raw and fresh ingredients, slow cooking them to let the flavours infuse. Separate into portion bags and allow to cool for freezing before you enjoy a hot serving for your trouble.

As long as food is fresh, freezing it maintains most of its nutritious value. The time and effort you put in goes towards your 5-10 a-day, each day. All you have to do is defrost it overnight / in your bag and / or chuck it in the microwave it's ready to eat!

other tasty and very quick meal ideas are:

• Chili con'carne
• Spaghetti bolognese
• Beef / vegetable stew
• Tuna pasta bake
• Fish / Shepard's pie
• Vegetable hash

Such foods may be available from your canteens and  ready meals but you know exactly what goes in to the ones you've made!