You know the feeling. It’s been a long day of work, school drop-offs, sports, bedtime routines… and the last thing you want to do is cook. So you hit the drive-thru, order takeout, or just skip the meal altogether.

But here’s the truth. Eating well doesn’t have to mean hours in the kitchen or prepping like a bodybuilder. Most parents don’t struggle with knowing what’s healthy. They struggle with the mental load of making it happen: planning, deciding, and finding the energy to do it on top of everything else.

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down why cooking feels so overwhelming, and we’ll give you simple, no-excuse solutions you can start using today. From five-minute meal wins to a lighter version of batch prepping, we’ll prove that consistency beats complexity every time.

And if you’ve ever thought, “I’m just too busy to eat healthy,” this episode will show you a better way!