Feel like you should start eating better than you have been? Don't know where to start?
Check out these helpful tips and recipes!
Who doesn't love a big juicy burger with fries from a restaurant, or drive through?
Don't lie! Who hates cooking? or trying to figure out what to make for dinner every night for you and your family? You can't lie here either!
Face it, we've all been there a time or two....or maybe every night. Some of us want to start eating healthy or "better" than the drive through but we don't feeling putting in the effort for the better meals, or we just don't know where to start. Sometimes we even feel as though the recipes are a bit far fetched, and ridiculous. SO.... here is a SIMPLE way to get started!
The magic word is...MEAL PREP. Calm down, I know it sounds intimidating, and you may have rolled your eyes (so did I) BUT it can be done, and you don't have to charge a professional to do it for you!
Lets take a look at how step by step:
HOW TO MEAL PREP: TIPS TO GET STARTED
1. Make a plan
Decide what you are going to cook ahead of time. Pick all the recipes you want to cook for the week, and put together a grocery shopping list. I would suggest you start with 2-3 recipes per week. It’s nice to have variety, but it also takes a lot more time to cook different meals, especially if you are just starting out!
2. Multi-task
Cook multiple things at once! You can actually bake chicken while roasting your veggies at the same time. This will really help you to get things done much faster.
3. Don’t meal prep too many meals
Don’t meal prep more than 5 days worth of food. Most of the food you will prep won’t last more than 3 days in the fridge, so make sure you freeze the rest.
Remove the meal from the freezer the night before you will eat it and leave it to defrost in the refrigerator. This will avoid germs and bacteria getting in your food.
4. Use the right containers
I choose glass containers for healthy meals. I prefer them to plastic containers for several reasons:
You can see what’s in them easily.
They can be used in microwaves.
They won’t alter the taste of food, even if it’s left in there for a few days.
When warming up your food, glass containers won’t release any chemicals at the hot temperature as plastic containers can.
5. Keep your goal in mind
Lets be honest, goals help you achieve results. Whether you are trying to save money, simply eat healthy food or lose weight, keep in mind why you are meal prepping! You’ll be less keen to opt for a takeout meal! On the plus side, you also don't have to worry about cooking every day for the week because you'll already have your meals ready! Summer is coming, who wants to spend every evening cooking?!