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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


10 Metabolism Boosting Superfoods

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So you made those New Year resolutions a few months ago to hit the gym, eat healthier, and lose a few pounds in 2016.  But now that Spring has sprung, here’s hoping you have made some progress. If you need a little boost to keep the momentum going or need a kick start, try theseRead More

8 Ways to Eat More Superfoods

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Have you heard that you are supposed to eat something called “superfoods” in order to optimize your nutrition and health? Superfoods are foods that are thought to offer a large boost of nutrients, antioxidants and immune boosting properties. These include foods like flax seeds, chia seeds, hemp protein, turmeric and many more. Sometimes, it canRead More

Welcome. I'm Alea!

On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.