How to Meal Prep — A Guide

The first and most important step in meal prepping is planning. This means deciding what meals you want to make, how many servings you need and, what ingredients you will need. Make a list of everything you need and then, go shopping.

- Choose meals that are healthy, simple, and easy to reheat. Some good options for meal prep include:

* Chicken breasts

* Ground turkey

* Fish

* Quinoa

* Brown rice

* Steamed vegetables

- Make sure to have a variety of meals planned so you don't get bored. If you like, you can mix and match different components to create new meals throughout the week.

2. Cook Your Food

Once you've got your ingredients, it's time to start cooking. Cook the food according to the package instructions and, set it aside to cool completely.

3. Divide the Food into Containers

Once your food is cooked, divide it into individual containers. This will make it easy to grab and go when you're ready to eat.

- Use airtight containers to help the food stay fresh. Glass or plastic containers with lids work well for this purpose.

- Try to fill your containers evenly so that each meal is about the same size and caloric content.

4. Label the Containers

Once you've divided the food into containers, label each container with the meal name and the date. This will help you keep track of what's in each container and, when it was made.

5. Store the Containers

Store the containers in the fridge or freezer. Cooked food will stay fresh in the fridge for 3-4 days and, in the freezer for up to 3 months.

6. Reheat and Enjoy!

When you're ready to eat, simply remove the container from the fridge or freezer and reheat it in the microwave or oven. Then, enjoy your meal!

Meal Prepping Tips:

- Start small. Don't try to meal prep for the entire week all at once. Start by prepping just a few meals. As you get more comfortable with the process, you can increase the number of meals you prep.

- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The quality of your ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your meals.

- Cook your food thoroughly. Undercooked food can be dangerous to eat.

- Store your food properly. Food that is not stored properly can spoil quickly and become unsafe to eat.

- Reheat your food safely. Food should be reheated to an internal temperature of 165°F.

- Enjoy your meals! Meal prepping can be a great way to save time and money and, eat healthy meals.

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