Genius Hacks To Make Eating Healthy Easier (And More Delicious)

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Jan 21, 2026

Jenn Leuke, a cookbook author and the creator of Jen Eats Good, offers practical hacks for healthier, easier, and tastier meals. She shares why prepping veggies in advance can boost nutrient absorption and the benefits of shopping at farmer's markets for cost-effective meal inspiration. Jenn also emphasizes using leftover ingredients creatively, enhancing meal prep with single-serve storage, and how eating dinner foods for breakfast can support energy levels. Dive into her strategies to transform your cooking routine!

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Shop Seasonally Or Join A CSA

Shop seasonally at farmers markets or join a CSA to save money and stay inspired.
Use seasonal produce to keep meals exciting and boost cooking confidence.

ANECDOTE

Personal Health Shift Sparked Her Food Career

Jenn changed her eating after college health problems and learned to cook nutritiously.
That shift eased acid reflux, aided weight loss, and improved mood and family meals.

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Plan Around Overlapping Ingredients

Plan meals so you use entire ingredients across multiple recipes to avoid waste and save money.
Buy in bulk or stock sale items you regularly use and freeze fresh herbs or proteins.

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If you’ve ever felt like eating healthy is time consuming, energy consuming, and expensive, you’re going to love this episode. I’m joined by Jenn Lueke, author of the cookbook Don’t Think About Dinner, and we’re sharing our best hacks for making everything you eat healthier, easier, more affordable and more delicious. I use the science I’ve learned from interviewing hundreds of doctors on this podcast and Jenn uses her expertise in meal planning and budgeting.

We each count down our 5 best tips, including why leftovers might actually be better for your gut, how to make your food taste restaurant-level without more effort, the tiny shifts that can completely change your energy, digestion, and cravings, and how to actually meal prep in a realistic, practical way you’ll enjoy.

🎧 What you’ll learn:

• The surprising reason your "healthy" meals leave you hungry an hour later—and the simple formula to fix it

• A genius shopping hack that saves money and keeps you inspired in the kitchen

• Why chopping your vegetables 40 minutes before cooking unlocks hidden health benefits

• What to eat for breakfast to transform energy levels and mental clarity

• How to make one ingredient stretch across three completely different meals without getting bored

• The single storage upgrade that makes you 10x more likely to actually eat your meal prep

• A 10-minute freezer trick that eliminates the most annoying part of cooking dinner

• Why your pasta might be sabotaging your blood sugar (and the 30-second fix)

• How changing what you eat literally rewires your cravings in just a few weeks

Check out the previous episodes of The Liz Moody Podcast discussed today:

Your Trickiest Healthy Eating Qs, Answered: Weight Loss, Protein, Gut Health, Longevity, And More with Dr. Tim Spector

For more from Jenn Lueke:

• Website: https://jenneatsgoood.com/

• Her Book, Don't Think About Dinner: https://jenneatsgoood.com/cookbook/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAAKwDsrywhnaWgwbr28bRQ

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