Many of us think that making a healthy meal is SO much effort – and usually after much debate we end up throwing a pizza in the oven for dinner. Not a good idea (and we all know it).

So, when a survey came through from Uncle Ben's, we couldn't believe how many of us lose our healthy eating intentions within a few days. 

Eight out of ten of us think that it takes up to 30 minutes+ to prepare and cook a well-balanced meal, and 1 in 3 of us think it takes up to 45 minutes!

However, we sat down with super foodie Roz Purcell and dietician Orla Walsh, who both say that that's far from the truth.

 

Pancakesssss…… These oat pancakes are easy and well….delicious!! Check out the recipe on @flahavans #oats #breakfast #naturalbornfeeder

A photo posted by Rozanna Purcell (@rozannapurcell) on Apr 26, 2016 at 12:30am PDT

When asked the most efficient way to prepare our meals, Orla believes that a good meal only needs a few minutes to go from pan to plate.

"You don't need all that time to prepare and cook. Uncle Ben's Rice & Grains takes two minutes in the microwave. You can stir fry vegetables, or anything plant based within a few minutes, too. 

"And when you're in a rush, the microwave comes in really handy."

More statistics show that many struggle with inspiration when it comes to a healthy home-cooked meal, with three in ten of us cooking on autopilot for most of the week.

And we have to say that this can be a major struggle in Shemazing! HQ, so we asked Roz how to come up with different, yet tasty, meals.

"If you need some inspiration, Uncle Ben's have made a few videos of how to prepare really good meals. They're super convenient and it's something a bit different, too.

 

A video posted by Rozanna Purcell (@rozannapurcell) on Apr 27, 2016 at 6:36am PDT

"Most people go straight to a stir-fry when cooking with rice and grains, but I made power pancakes which I eat before and after I work-out."

We like the sound of that! 70% of people believe that when they eat healthy, they feel more in control of their lives and it also improves their mobility – so, this has given us (and hopefully you) the extra push to start eating healthy, well-balanced meals everyday.

"The Ben’s Rice & Grains range is great as its healthy cooked wholegrains without anything nasty added to it. It’s so easy to throw it into the pan and it’s ready in minutes. I hope everyone tries my power pancakes recipe."

We sure will Roz, now to the kitchen!