6: Making Cooking Easier
In this week’s episode, Sam focuses on helping you simplify your cooking and meal-planning process. Sam discusses strategies for organizing the fridge to improve the visibility of perishable items, making use of meal planning apps like JOW to generate shopping lists and find recipes, and the benefits of meal kit services for those without specific dietary restrictions. The episode also touches on the importance of redefining meal preparation away from diet culture norms, utilizing ready-to-eat options like pre-marinated meats or chopped vegetables, and the flexibility in defining what meals can look like, encouraging the mixing of various food items based on personal preference rather than conventional meal standards. Sam emphasizes reducing decision fatigue and making nourishment easier and more enjoyable.
00:00 Welcome to the Neurodivergent Cooking Guide!
00:48 Unlocking Your Kitchen: ADHD-Friendly Fridge Organization
02:51 Meal Kits and Pre-Prepared Meals: Simplifying Cooking
03:49 Breaking Free from Diet Culture: A New Approach to Meal Prep
06:56 JOW: Your Ultimate Meal Planning and Grocery Shopping Assistant
12:38 Alternative Food Options: Making Smart, Sustainable Choices
15:53 Redefining Meals: Embrace Your Food Preferences
17:54 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts
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