Don’t know what Meal Prep is? It’s the planning and preparation of our weekly menus so that we have the rest of the time for ourselves. The numerous advantages of this trend have made it increasingly popular among the public and a hit on social media, with many influencers advocating its benefits. Besides promoting a healthy and balanced diet, it helps you save time and money. Today, we bring you some tips to put it into practice in the best possible way.
Plan Your Weekly Menu
The foundation of Meal Prep is organizing your weekly meals. Choose an unchangeable day to think about and write down everything you will eat throughout the week. With those notes, make a shopping list. This planning will allow you to make an efficient purchase with only the foods you will use, avoiding excess buying, wasting food, and saving money.
Set a Day for Cooking
After making the perfect shopping trip, it’s time to cook. We recommend preparing all meals in one day or two. It’s time to use your imagination to create healthy dishes, with all the necessary nutrients and without falling into boredom. If you’re using the oven, take advantage of it to cook several dishes by dividing the space, to reduce costs and efforts. If you prefer to cook some meals on the day, prepare everything in advance, wash and chop the vegetables, and store them in the fridge. Once your menu is cooked, store individual portions in containers and freeze what you consider necessary.
Tips for Perfect Meal Prep
Try to ensure your menu is varied each day by including fruits, vegetables, proteins, and carbohydrates. Alternate foods for lunch and dinner.
The oven, grill, and steaming are our best allies.
Avoid buying foods that are not on the list and junk food, as you might fall into the temptation of eating them.
You can use one of your meals for several alternate days.
Avoid falling into a routine; create fun, colorful containers that make you want to eat them. When you lack inspiration, look for recipes online.
Meal Prep is here to stay, as whether you eat out or have limited time to eat, it is the perfect solution to ensure a complete and healthy diet while still enjoying your free time.
