MEAL PREP
Over the years I have tried a lot of things and tried to fit myself into a lot of boxes…
I have done:
extreme meal preps,
gone keto, vegan,
low carb,
intermittent fasted, and
eaten every 2 hours.
Throughout this journey I have discovered what truly DOES NOT work for me and what is effortless.
When it comes to being prepared for the week, for me prepping ingredient or parts of meals that can be mixed and matched works best.
“I get sick of eating the same thing everyday, and like to follow what my body tells me it needs.”
Therefore, I usually prep:
A versatile protein: this week egg salad, sometimes beans, fish or nut and seed based granola.
Roast vegetables – whatever is in season, roasting is easy and tastes delicious
Side salad/toppings - here I have a cucumber salsa, sometimes tomato salsa or just diced salad vegetables
What do I do with these?
Having a versatile protein means I can add it to Ryvita crackers, lettuce cups, quinoa, a side salad or the vegies I've prepped, without having to eat the same thing for 4 days straight.
The vegies and toppings can go together, on top of curries, eggs, chilli or eaten as a snack with hummus.
Because I know I like to make dinner throughout the week fresh, if I prepare full meals this leads to waste for me.
Therefore doing this alongside curries, vegan chilli, fish or soups really works for me.
How do you meal prep?
Does it save you time and money?
Or do you find yourself throwing out food at the end of the week that no one touched?
Maybe it’s time to switch things up.
We are all different, our lives, habits and tastes.
“It’s important to find what works for you and go with that.”
Need advice?
If you would like to see my meal prep more regularly let me know!
