Top Tips for Nutrition Month: Simply Cook and Enjoy! TIP 1: Simplify weekday cooking. Prepare some ingredients in advance. No time to cook healthy meals during the week? Having ingredients ready to go makes it a little easier. Try these time-saving ideas: On the weekend, peel, wash and chop vegetables for the next couple of dinners Marinate meat and freeze in small portions to defrost quickly Cook a big pot of whole grain pasta, barley or quinoa so it’s ready to reheat when you need it Grate cheese, gather spices and measure dry ingredients for dinner recipes the night before http://www.healthstandnutrition.com/nutrition-month-tips-videos/