05/19/2022
Meal prep can look different for every individual. Some like to designate a couple hours on the weekend while others like to prep the evening before. Regardless of the methods and schedule, find something that works best for you and make the commitment.🫙🍚🥩🍎🍽
Here are some simple methods to get started:
☑️Batch cooking - cook a variety of proteins (chicken, beef, turkey, eggs, etc.) and carbohydrates (rice, potatoes, fruits, pasta, etc.) and refrigerate/freeze them in proper portion sizes.
☑️Keep a well-stocked pantry/fridge of prepackaged healthy snacks (trail mix, turkey jerky, multigrain crackers and nut butter, chopped veggies and hummus/guacamole, etc.)
☑️Keep your spice rack exciting with a variety of herbs and spices.
☑️Utilize meal prep services for individual meals or batch cooking options.
☑️Seek out a variety of low sodium frozen meals and prepare as suggested, then place it on a bed of greens to create a variety of salads with different flavor combinations.
☑️Utilize frozen veggies with added flavors and combine the package with other fresh/frozen veggies to distribute the flavors.
☑️Utilize your slow cooker, grill, or pressure cooker to decrease time in the kitchen.
✨Preparation is KEY. When life happens and our mental bandwidth has been tapped out, we make poor food choices. Utilize these suggestions to make food choices a no-brainer!✨