Doesn’t Good Nutrition Take Tons Of Time?
I think I spend more time in the kitchen than most moms do. That said, I don’t think I spend a lot of time in the kitchen. I’m raising four kids, running a business, teaching at a university, and actively involved in volunteer work. So, I’m all about speed and efficiency, and I rarely do anything really time consuming. You can make yeast-free bread, yogurt, and granola once a week. You might spend half an hour making a salad and a simple, nutritious dinner in the evening. I spend 20 minutes putting school lunches together that include a raw fruit and a vegetable every day. Get help from your kids starting when they’re 8 or even younger! My two oldest kids take turns making the dinner salad most nights these days. It’s a good habit for them to get into.
Everywhere I go, I watch and hear people making dietary choices because junk is always “easier” —thus the long lines in every drive-thru. Saying goodbye to the drive-thru takes a bit of effort, but it’s a commitment worth making.
It’s worth my time to make good food for my family. It makes me feel that I accomplish something important every day. I don’t worry about my kids getting diabetes or cancer. That peace of mind and sense of accomplishment are worth a bit of my time, I think. And, I have noticed that eating good food CREATES time, because it gives me more energy. I don’t mind giving a little of that energy back to the kitchen!