How do you keep your youth fueled with meals and snacks that are affordable, nutritious and quick to prepare? Learn practical tips for meal planning, grocery shopping and food preparation that can save time, reduce stress and support healthy eating. A: Planning school meals and snacks can feel overwhelming when there’s no system in place. Q: Healthy fruits, vegetables and proteins are expensive. You can have a section in the binder for kid-friendly lunches and build a list of affordable meals or snacks to have as an easy, flexible guide for quick meals.