It is sooooo convenient….
June 02 2011
That was the answer when we posed the question: “How often do you eat fast food and why?” on our Facebook page.
And it’s true. There’s no denying it. Fast food is exactly that…FAST. And, you don’t have to cook it. How much more convenient can you get?
Yet, no one…not one person replied: “Because it tastes good” or “I like it” or “It’s good for me”. We eat “fast food”, and by fast food we mean your typical “burger and fries”, purely because it is convenient…not because of taste, not because of nutrition but just because it’s easy. Someone did bring up a great point: “It depends on how you define fast food”. Sure the local Asian food shop with its pho or pad thai is much better than the fast food chain. Same goes for the mom and pop pizza joint with their homemade lasagna and slices.
But there is a cost to all this fast food eating, not just monetary but a health cost as well.
That’s why we developed MealEasy. We created MealEasy with the goal of helping people get away from the fast food trap and into their kitchen to create healthful and nutritious meals. Meals that are quick, tasty and good for you.
Yes, it takes time to make food from scratch. Yes, it’s much easier just to pick up a burger and fries special. And yes, you can do without fast foods if you make the commitment!
Most people eat their fast food meals at lunch time because they “don’t have the time” to make a lunch every morning. I say, why not make a casserole on Sunday for dinner and freeze the leftovers and take those for lunch. Add a green salad and you’ve got an affordable and healthy alternative to the pizza slice and pop. And there’s a key word…LEFTOVERS! Is there anything more convenient than a fully cooked meal simply reheated for lunch? Making dinner tonight? Make some extra and you’ve got lunch.
The key is planning…and that’s where MealEasy comes in. We’re all about planning; planning nutritious, healthy and quick meals for everyone in the family. Give it a try.
