simple tips when starting meal prep

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1. Sit down and make a plan for the week ahead.  Take a look at your schedule and see when you can take the time to shop and do your meal prep.  If it is a super busy week ordering groceries on line is a big time saver.
2. Determine all your meals and snacks for the week.  Keep it simple and stick to recipes from your regular rotation in the beginning.  Gradually,  as you become more comfortable you can add new recipes.
3. Stick to the same breakfast and snacks everyday.  If you need more variety alternate 2 simple recipes.  
4. Buy already cut up fruit and vegetables to lessen the amount of peeling and chopping you will need to do on your prep day.
5. Double your dinner recipes and use leftovers for lunch.
6. Grill or bake some extra protein and save in the fridge.  For a quick meal just add vegetables or a salad.
7. Roast and/or grill several trays of vegetables and store in the fridge for the week.
8. Using frozen vegetables is a huge time saver during extra busy weeks.
9. Keep some grab and go snacks in the house such as cheese sticks, almonds, individual greek yogurt and cottage cheese containers, apples, oranges, oatmeal packets, cut up celery and carrots, protein shakes and pre-made salads for emergencies.

Remember to keep it simple to make it a part of your weekly schedule.  Avoid complicated recipes in the beginning and stick to fresh ingredients, low sodium marinades and spices for quick and delicious meals.  As you become more comfortable add variety.  Don't be afraid to use "convenience" foods when you are facing a busy week ahead.   Good luck and enjoy!

Email me for any additional questions or for some quick and easy recipes and snack ideas!

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