Meal Prep Tips 101
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How to get started
Before you start any meal prepping, you need to invest in some excellent quality glass or BPA- Free, plastic containers (BPA -Free will not fall apart in the microwave or oven). It is also a good idea to get the same sized containers as they can be easily stacked in the fridge which is a helpful approach to eating the right serving’s and staying on track. Portable Jars and zip lock bags are also another great musts, as they can help you against overeating by dividing your favourite snacks or meals into the right proportions.Plan Ahead
If you are just starting out with meal prepping, I would recommend starting with breakfast or lunches 2-3 times a week, to help you get used to the process. It is also important to figure out what you’re going to eat that week and what ingredients you’ll need to prep your meals. There’s nothing worse than when you are in the middle of cooking and you realise that you’re missing an ingredient or not having enough servings of food. A great way to remember everything is to write down a list and categorize them into breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack items, that way you can figure out how much you’ll need for your meal prep session.
What foods to eat when Meal Prepping
Every meal should consist of protein, carbs and veggies, this is the easiest way to have a well-balanced meal which can help you stay fuller longer throughout the day. (Note if you follow a diet that is vegan, raw or gluten free, feel free to make any replacements). A few examples of protein options are; chicken, ground beef, eggs, tuna and fish. Also you should cook foods you will eat, there’s no point of eating chicken and rice 7 days a week, so cook foods with different flavours (don’t bore yourself to death) and try to marinate two to three variations of your preferred meat with different spices then place them in the freezer and defrost them when you’re ready to use them. Note seafood dishes will go bad quickly so try to prep fish only twice a week. There are also many options for carbs such as rice, oats, quinoa, pasta and sweet potatoes. Similarly, if you like your veggies and fruits to stay fresh cut them ahead of time, they will stay moist in the fridge for 3-5 days when refrigerated properly in a sealed container or plastic bag, ready to be cooked. In a nutshell line up a few containers on the counter and add protein, carbs and veggies one by one. Some Final Tips- Personally, I like to save as much time as possible when meal prepping, so try to cook a few dishes at once. For example roasting chicken in the oven, cooking rice (in the rice cooker of course) and stir frying veggies.
- Buy prewashed greens such as spinach, kale or lettuce (you save so much time by having not to wash and chop them up).
- Cut up some fruits and veggies so you can have them as ‘’on the go snacks’’ or put them in to smoothies, salads or steaming them with your mains.
Farah's Bio
Farah has been using SkinB5 for two years now. She is an advocate for natural and organic beauty products, healthy living and a self-proclaimed whole foods enthusiast. Her passion for health and beauty stems from her personal experiences dealing with problematic skin and now she wants to help others learn her secrets to flawless skin from the inside, out.
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