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What is meal prep and how does it work?

Meal prepping is simply the act of preparing a meal or recipe, then portioning it out to create grab-and-go meals for later. If you've ever packed up your leftovers from dinner to take with you for lunch the next day, then you've already mini-meal prepped!Jun 6, 2018

How long does meal prep last in fridge?

between three to five days

How do I get into meal prepping?

- Choose a meal you'd like to prepare for — breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Keep it simple by starting with one you usually eat out or skip altogether. - Pick a day to do your meal prepping. - Determine how much you want to prep. - Invest in a cookbook. - Pick up a meal prep planner.

What should I meal prep for beginners?

- cooked grains & pasta. - cooked beans. - cooked meat. - roasted vegetables. - hearty fresh vegetables (think celery, carrots, peas, bell peppers, kale, cabbage, radishes, etc.) - whole fruit (apples, oranges, stone fruit) - nuts & seeds. - cheese.

What are the benefits to meal prepping?

- You'll save time. - You'll have more dough in your pocket. - You can better manage your portion sizes. - You might lower your stress levels. - You'll gain a new handy skill. - You'll create a better relationship with food. - You'll inspire others.