The Simple Trick a Dietitian Uses to Hit Her Protein Goals on Busy Weeknights
Meal planning often sounds like a good idea in theory, but quickly becomes overwhelming in practice. However, registered dietitian Natalie Rizzo has a straightforward strategy that makes hitting daily protein goals easier — even on the most hectic weeknights.
Rizzo, a TODAY nutrition editor, sits down every Sunday to plan just six dinners for her family (they allow themselves one takeout night). Her key rule? Rotate the protein source every single night so meals stay exciting and nutritious.
“What I try to do is make a different protein every night,” Rizzo explains. “Because I get bored eating the same thing every night.”
How the Protein Rotation Strategy Works
Instead of defaulting to chicken or beef repeatedly, Rizzo centers each dinner around a different plant-based pr...