Meal Prep 101

Eat clean and conveniently with these winning meal prep strategies.

STORY BY FIT CITY MAG

Meal prepping is the concept of preparing whole meals or dishes ahead of when you’ll want them. It’s a handy approach you can use to make delicious, homemade meals without the wait. Meal prepping will save you time and money and it also reduces waste. Prepping your meals in advance gives you total control over what goes in your food making it easier to stay on track with your health goals.

Types of meal prep approaches include:

BATCH COOKING OR FREEZING- Make multiple meals, then portion and store them for the week. This method is useful for recipes you can easily cook in large batches, such as soup, quinoa, or mashed sweet potatoes.

MEALS FOR ONE- Prepare food and portion it in single-serving containers.

INGREDIENT PREP- For people who like to cook and serve food all at once, just prep parts of your recipes. Chop veggies, mix spices, make sauces, or marinade meat in advance until you’re ready to cook.

Meal Prep Tips

1. To save time, select recipes requiring different cooking methods. Having too many recipes requiring the same appliance—the oven, for instance—will limit the number of dishes you can prepare at once.

2. Limit your grocery runs.

3. Organize your meals based on your schedule. Knowing exactly when you’ll shop for groceries and when you’ll eat your meals will help you form a good routine.

4. Invest in quality storage containers of all shapes and sizes to stay organized and keep meals fresh.

5. Use an app on your phone or pick up a weekly meal prep planner to keep track of recipes and meals for the week.

Our go-to local meal prep recommendations are:

Fresh Fit 405

For busy parents, students, entrepreneurs, or anyone seeking a healthier and more delicious diet, our ready-to-eat meals combine amazing tasty, nutritious ingredients that fuel the body and refresh the mind.

Freshfit405.com • Located at 6200 W Memorial Rd Suite B and more grab-and-go options at Akins Grocers @freshfit405

Revolt Meals

All meals are made with wholesome gluten free ingredients, cooked fresh each week and delivered straight to your door. Revolt against fad diets and enjoy mouthwatering, ready-to-eat meals for all tastes and diet types. Dairy free options are also available.

Revoltkitchen.com • Located inside Urban Agrarian @revolt.kitchen