Meal Prep: What You Need to Know
Meal prepping is a great idea for those who want to save time, money, and energy throughout the week. It can be done in as little as a few hours on Sunday or whenever you have some free time in between work and your other commitments during the week. Meal prep saves you from having to make decisions about what you need to eat at each meal which can lead to overeating or skipping meals entirely. It also helps prevent eating out so much because it’s hard not to overindulge when dining out with family or friends. Plus, if you are going through a tough time like recovering from surgery, dealing with chronic pain conditions such as arthritis or fibromyalgia, or just maintaining good health, meal prep can be a great way to help you get back on track with healthy eating habits. 1. Basics of meal prep your meals in advance. Grocery shop on a weekend to buy the ingredients for those meals. Prepare and cook the ingredients for those meals immediately or the day before. Store them in contai...