Allison Schaaf has a unique skill set as a personal chef, culinary nutritionist, and registered dietitian. She's also the founder of PrepDish.com, a gluten-free and Paleo meal planning-service. In today's episode, Allison joins JJ to talk about how to make tasty, nutritious meals for your family that are fast and easy. Listen as Allison shares her favorite go-to meals and top tips to make meal prepping easier, plus how to help your kids develop healthy eating habits and try new foods. Allison takes the stress out of meal planning and gives you the tools you need to bring back family dinners! \xa0
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Main Points From Today\u2019s Episode
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Episode Play-By-Play:
[:37] Allison Schaaf\u2019s career briefing.
[2:38] Allison\u2019s unique skill set as a personal chef, culinary nutritionist, and registered dietitian.
[6:02] The system that Allison uses to make healthy cooking fast and easy.
[7:30] Spending 1-2 hours prepping your meals in advance saves you time during the week.
[9:10] You can\u2019t put a price tag on being able to sit down and enjoy dinner as a family.
[10:33] Involving your family in the kitchen and eating together helps your kids develop healthy eating habits.
[11:13] You don\u2019t need fancy kitchen equipment to prep your meals.
[12:26] Allison\u2019s favorite meals vary by season.
[15:30] Spices to add to your meals.
[16:51] Allison\u2019s advice on which oils to use.
[19:02] Pre-chopped vegetables make meal prepping easier.
[21:12] Getting quality sleep makes a big difference for Allison.
[22:19] Your breakfast sets the pace for your entire day. Start your day out right with JJ\u2019s All-In-One Shakes!
[23:04] Listener\u2019s question: I want to eat healthy, but it seems too expensive. What can I do?
[24:55] You\u2019ll actually save money by unprocessing your diet.
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