Meal Planning
Meal planning is a systematic approach to organizing meals in advance, typically for a week or month, to streamline grocery shopping, reduce food waste, and support dietary goals. It involves selecting recipes, creating shopping lists, and scheduling meals based on nutritional needs, time constraints, and personal preferences. This practice helps individuals and families save time, money, and effort while promoting healthier eating habits.
Developers should learn meal planning to improve work-life balance by minimizing daily decision fatigue and time spent on food preparation, which can enhance productivity and reduce stress. It is particularly useful for busy professionals, remote workers, or those with specific dietary requirements (e.g., keto, vegan) to maintain consistent nutrition without disrupting coding sessions. Use cases include batch cooking for the week, managing budgets, and adhering to health or fitness goals efficiently.