10 Ways to Eat Better and Eat Together

Eating better and actually eating together as a family tend to run into the same obstacle: time. Pre-prepping proteins, produce, and full meals with a freeze dryer removes a lot of the day-of effort behind both goals, so neither one depends on having a free hour on a weeknight.

6 Ways to Eat Better

• Chicken: Cut seasoned grilled or baked chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and freeze-dry for a quick protein add-in to salads and sandwiches.
• Salmon: Freeze-dry palm-sized portions to pair with vegetables or a salad whenever you need a fast protein.
• Eggs: Freeze-dry scrambled eggs for burritos that come together in minutes.
• Fruit: Combine cubed freeze-dried fruit with yogurt drops for a crunchy, better-for-you treat.
• Vegetables: Slice root vegetables thin and freeze-dry for a homemade veggie chip.
• Full meals: Pre-make a week's or month's worth of dinners ahead of time, so an unhealthy takeout order isn't the easiest option on a busy night.

4 Ways to Eat Together

• Double-batch soups and stews. Cook once, eat one portion now, and freeze-dry the rest for a dinner that's ready the moment everyone's actually home.
• Freeze-dry staple ingredients in advance. Ground beef and roasted vegetables, prepped ahead, cut the active cooking time on a weeknight meal way down.
• Store individual portions of family favorites. Having everyone's go-to meal ready to grab removes one more reason mealtimes get skipped or staggered.
• Freeze-dry one-dish meals with hidden vegetables. Casseroles and lasagna are easy ways to fold in extra vegetables without a fight over what's on the plate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's an easy freeze-dried protein to keep on hand for quick meals?
Cubed chicken breast and palm-sized salmon portions both rehydrate quickly and work well in salads or alongside vegetables.

How can freeze-drying help a family actually eat dinner together?
Pre-cooking and freeze-drying staples like ground beef, roasted vegetables, and full one-dish meals removes most of the day-of prep time, so timing conflicts matter less.

What's a good freeze-dried breakfast option for busy mornings?
Freeze-dried scrambled eggs rehydrate quickly and work well folded into a breakfast burrito.