It's true. The times I take to prep all my veggies after I get home from the store & before they get put away, the more I am apt to cook with them or snack from them because it takes less time when I want to cook or eat. Takes just a bit of time at first but pays off BIG later....
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Thanks for the tip. I will definitely try that the next time I buy groceries.
SWALIS3/31/2010 12:30:00 PM
Problem with this tip is that you lose vitamins after you cut into the food.
NPRJUNKIE3/27/2010 8:38:00 AM
Great idea. They are less likely to sit in the drawer and rot too.
BLUEIZ073/26/2010 10:12:00 PM
great idea! I find this to be true for me, too. I also package my snacks in portion ready baggies so all I have to do to pack lunch is grab the preportioned items and go!!! I do sooooo much better when I do it this way!
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