If there is one thing that will derail your clean eating, it’s not being prepared. That is why I dedicate my Sunday’s to food prep (and let’s not forget brunch and some relaxation). I prep for lunch and dinner for the entire work week. This helps me stay on track and prevents me from eating something unhealthy in a pinch. Not only does it keep my eating on track but it’s a major time saver during the week. What is better than getting home from a long day at work than coming home to dinner already made?! Not sure where to start? Below are my tips for a fool proof meal prep that will save you time and keep your organized!
1. Grocery Shop In Advance
Rather than get groceries and on the day you meal prep, it helps to get them a day or two ahead of time. This cuts down on time on the day you are actually making the food.
2. Plan Ahead
Plan what you are going to make before going to the grocery store. I typically plan out what I want to make for the following week by Thursday. This will help you get in and out of the store quickly and will help prevent impulse buys!
3. Run The Dishwasher
As you can see, I’m all about cutting down on the amount of time meal prep takes. If you have to keep stopping to clean a dish or a measuring cup, the process will take much longer.
4. Stock Up On The Essentials
You are going to need containers to store all of this food. Make sure you have clean containers ahead of time. I like to use glass containers and mason jars work great for salad dressing, snacks, etc. Another great tool to have for meal prep is a crock pot. Crock pots are great for minimal effort cooking.
5. Portion Your Meals
Portioning your meals helps prevent you from overeating. It also allows you to just grab and go when you’re in a hurry!
6. Create A Routine
Pick a Day to dedicate to meal prepping each week. If you’re on a routine, you are much more likely to stick with it
7. Get Inspired
A lot of people get overwhelmed and don’t know where to start when searching for recipes. I recently came across a website called Platejoy. For $11.50 month the site will meal plan for you! You input the diet you follow and it will come up recipes that fit your needs. The site is designed to cut down on food waste so the site should also save you some money on groceries!
MY MENU FOR THE WEEK
Check back weekly for new meal prep recipes and ideas!
Breakfast: Dale’s Raw food Protein Bar with a homemade green juice
**Green juice recipe: 1/2 bunch kale, 1/2 head of celery, 1 cucumber, 1 lemon and a chunk of ginger to taste
**Dales Raw Food Bars can be purchased here
Lunch: Greek Salad with arugula, mixed greens, olives, sprouts, walnuts, chicken and roasted red pepper dressing
**Roasted red pepper dressing from the Eat Fat, Get Thin cookbook by Mark Hyman, for sale here
**Similar roasted red pepper dressing found here
Dinner: Spaghetti Squash Bolognese With Kite Hill Ricotta/ Wild Caught Salmon With Seafood Rub
**Spaghetti Squash bolognese recipe from the Practical Paleo cook book, for sale here
**Kite Hill sold in your local grocery store or health food store. Find a store near you that sells it, here
** I try to eat salmon for dinner twice a week. It’s a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids I buy my salmon from vital choice as well as the rub. Super easy to make. Drizzle salmon in ghee and sprinkle some rub on both sides. Bake on 400 for about 15 minutes! Salmon and rub can be found here
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