5 Healthy Kitchen Hacks

Part One

I can always tell whether I’m on track by how well everything is flowing in the kitchen.

With a big family, it needs to be well-organized and simple. I use these kitchen hacks to make it easier.

Five places to start

1. Organization: The first step to a healthy kitchen is creating a system for drawers and cupboards. Everything has a home.
2. Use glass containers and label for easy grab-and-go. Restock weekly.
3. Create a staple meal plan. Start easy. Put your meal plans on repeat and add something new every once in a while for variety.
4. Bulk cook — Double up on meals — make extra for lunch or frozen dinners.
5. Shop in Ethnic stores and food coops — They often have better prices and more selection — Need dried chiles for enchilada sauce? They’re plentiful and reasonable in a Mexican grocery store.

Julie Gaeta

Julie Gaeta is a plant-based recipe creator, certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and mom of nine who's been plant-based for over 20 years. She's cooked approximately 4,382 pots of beans and can't vacation without her juicer and pasta pot. Her work has been featured in HuffPost, Yahoo, YourTango, and other major outlets. She helps others simplify wellness and feel good again through her blog, coaching, and weekly newsletter.