Introduction | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
Part 3: Grocery Lists and Meal Planning
In the final module participants learn how to meal plan, make a shopping list, and navigate grocery stores for the best deals. They also learn about the five nutrient groups, how to create a healthy plate of food, and how different colored foods affect the body.
The module ends with a Lobia recipe and a story from Rabia, who ate this dish at least once a week during the colder months in Afghanistan, often sharing with neighbors. Rabia also offers advice to newly arrived Afghans on how to save money by using traditional Afghan ingredients like beans and lentils instead of meat a few times per week.
After this session, participants can plan their meals and use shopping lists to shop with purpose and on a budget. Participants will also learn how to make a healthy plate, the five key nutrient groups, and explore how to build healthy eating habits with their children through cooking and gardening
Key learnings include:
- Creating shopping lists
- 5 key nutrient groups
- Cooking and gardening with children
Materials Needed:
- Tools (computer, pen, paper)
- Handout: Meal Planner
- Handout: Grocery List
- Presentation slides
- Video projector
