Mastering Meal Prep
- Kate Neau - Dietetic Intern
- Jun 12
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 30
Have you found yourself standing in front of a fridge wondering what to eat? Or what about constant snacking throughout the day with no desire to cook? Of course we all have ordered take out of desperation or for a quick meal. If you are not satisfied with these actions, meal prepping might just be your new best friend! Use these ideas below for click to book for PERSONALIZED assistance.
At Stronger Wellness and Nutrition, we work with clients who feel overwhelmed by the idea of consistent eating. Constant pressure of cooking at home meals for yourself, family, and even friends is a never ending loop that can seem exhausting. The truth is, healthy whole food meals cooked at home don't have to be time consuming or difficult! With some meal planning and preparation time, you can set yourself up for a week of nutritious meals, reduced stress, saved time, and better health outcomes overall.
What is Meal Prepping?
Meal prepping is the practice of preparing food in advance to make healthy eating more convenient during your busy week. This could mean chopping vegetables ahead of time, cooking full meals for the week and storing them in the fridge, or portioning out snacks so they’re easy to grab and go.
An example of meal prepping could be making a week's worth of breakfast sandwiches, wrapping them in tin foil, and popping them in the fridge for easy morning breakfasts! This way, a home cooked breakfast sandwich is fast, cheap, delicious, and made from your own kitchen.
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Why Meal Prep?
Saves Time: Spend a few hours prepping on the weekend and save hours during the week.
Saves Money: Planning ahead reduces last-minute food purchases and helps avoid waste.
Supports Health Goals: Prepping balanced meals in advance makes it easier to stay on track with nutrition.
Reduces Stress: No more last minute scrambling, tough meal decisions, or laziness.
Pro Tips
Start small! You do not have to start prepping every single meal! Begin with a few and see how you like it.
Make a grocery list and prep your foods in batches. Larger batches may take a few more minutes, but also a few more meals for the week!
Invest in good quality glass containers that keep your food fresh, are easy to grab and go, and transport easily!
Include colorful fruits and veggies to boost nutrient intake.
Freeze leftovers to avoid waste and have backup meals ready to go.
Wrapping It Up
Meal prepping is a great tool to simplify your cooking time and effort, support your health goals, and feel more in control of your habits. Like any new habit, it takes practice! Once you get into a rhythm, you’ll wonder how you lived without it.
If you’re looking for further guidance on how to create a personalized meal prep routine, we would love to help! Book a session with us through Stronger Wellness and Nutrition, and let’s make meal prepping work for your goals!
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