Behind the Trend: How Meal Planning Became a Frugal Lifestyle Staple Meal planning has become an essential tool for budget conscious consumers, but its rise to prominence wasn't always inevitable.
In recent years, however, it's become clear that this trend is here to stay.
As more people turn to meal planning as a means of reducing food waste, saving money, and developing healthier relationships with food, we need to examine the underlying reasons for its popularity.