Meal preparation has quickly become one of the most popular ways to save time, shed pounds, and cut costs on groceries. The process has become so well-known that several companies even offer their own meal prep options to make your three square meals a much simpler chore. Of the several fruits, veggies, proteins, and starches…
It often feels like when we meal prep, we are just waiting for certain foods to go bad. This problem can make us feel discouraged, prep less, and fall into bad habits, like eating out or needless spending. For those who want to continue to meal prep without seeing a mossy layer of mold around…
One of the best mobile breakfast foods you will ever have is a well-made smoothie. They are exceptionally quick to make, typically very nutritious, and unbelievably delicious. The problem lies in when we are blending these vitamin-filled concoctions. Often it can be hard to figure out just how much we are actually making, and we…
One of the best sources of protein and healthiest choices of food is fish. Salmon, tuna, cod, and tilapia are all excellent choices for a meal. They are simple to make, filled with more vitamins than you could list on one hand, and unbelievably delicious. So, now that I’ve stopped gushing about one of my…
Poultry is always one food group that gives beginner cooks a reason to pause. Undercooked or improperly handled chicken can result in very dangerous foodborne illnesses and diseases. Knowing that, is it safe to refreeze chicken after it has been cooked during meal prep? You can freeze meal prep chicken as long as you follow…
We are all incredibly busy, and it feels like the schedule is only growing more cramped by the month. It can prove challenging to cook every night, whether you have a family, a filled schedule, or aching heels from a particularly arduous shift. With restaurants costing an arm and a leg and your free time…
Microwaves have become an invaluable asset in any kitchen, especially for the budding meal prepper. For those coming home after a long day and wanting an easy meal prepared in advance, the microwave is one of the most efficient and quick ways to get your food piping hot. But are those containers you placed your…
Typically, when we first get involved with a new lifestyle choice, we can often be overwhelmed with the best way to do it. But why is meal preparation so difficult? Meal prepping is hard without a system and without the right techniques. With meal prep, you can spend hours looking for ideas on how to…
It is notoriously difficult to find time to cook every night, especially with a full-time job, social obligations, and a family. Restaurants are an expensive alternative, but regardless of how well off you are, the financial strain of eating out every day will eventually catch up with you. So, to avoid the financial burden of…
Meal prep always feels so satisfying when we finally have all our beautifully portioned containers laid out in front of us. The urge to pull out your camera to savor the memory of your masterfully crafted, artistically assorted meals is almost too much to bear. But what happens after you vacuum down your first meal…