{"id":45446,"date":"2022-08-03T18:15:53","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T18:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=45446"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"meal-prep-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-prep-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Meal Prep Ideas For Beginners &#8211; How To Organize Your Meals And Eat Healthily"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-prep-ideas\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-prep-ideas\/#How_Do_I_Prepare_Meals_For_The_Week\" >How Do I Prepare Meals For The Week?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-prep-ideas\/#Step_1_Start_Small\" >Step 1: Start Small<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-prep-ideas\/#Step_2_Schedule_It\" >Step 2: Schedule It<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-prep-ideas\/#Step_3_Choose_A_Set_Of_Go-To_Recipes\" >Step 3: Choose A Set Of Go-To Recipes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-prep-ideas\/#Step_4_Choose_Your_Appliances\" >Step 4: Choose Your Appliances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-prep-ideas\/#Step_5_Make_A_Shopping_List\" >Step 5: Make A Shopping List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-prep-ideas\/#Step_6_Consider_Your_Storage_Options\" >Step 6: Consider Your Storage Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-prep-ideas\/#Step_7_Use_Shortcuts_Where_You_Can\" >Step 7: Use Shortcuts Where You Can<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-prep-ideas\/#Healthy_Meal_Prep_Ideas_For_Beginners\" >Healthy Meal Prep Ideas For Beginners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-prep-ideas\/#Meal_Prep_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Meal Prep Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-prep-ideas\/#Q_How_Long_Can_Meal_Prep_Last_In_The_Fridge\" >Q: How Long Can Meal Prep Last In The Fridge?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-prep-ideas\/#Q_What_Containers_Should_I_Use_For_Meal_Prep\" >Q:\u00a0 What Containers Should I Use For Meal Prep?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-prep-ideas\/#Q_Will_I_Get_Bored_Of_Eating_The_Same_Thing_If_I_Meal_Prep\" >Q: Will I Get Bored Of Eating The Same Thing If I Meal Prep?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-prep-ideas\/#Q_How_Can_I_Make_My_Meals_More_Interesting\" >Q: How Can I Make My Meals More Interesting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-prep-ideas\/#Q_What_Should_I_Do_If_I_Dont_Have_Time_To_Meal_Prep\" >Q: What Should I Do If I Don&#8217;t Have Time To Meal Prep?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/meal-prep-ideas\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all have days when our to-do list is longer than our arms and that means <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-meal-replacement-shakes-for-men\/\">cooking a healthy meal<\/a> from scratch feels like an impossible task. You might end up ordering in or picking up fast food more often than you\u2019d like, and before you know it, your healthy eating habits have gone out the window.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Meal_Prep_Ideas_For_Beginners\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Meal_Prep_Ideas_For_Beginners\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this sounds familiar, meal prep is probably something you need to get into. Meal prepping means cooking and portioning out meals in advance so that you have <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/primal-diet-meal-plan\/\">healthy meals<\/a> ready to go when you\u2019re short on time (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4063875\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This beginner&#8217;s guide to meal prep will show you how to get started, including tips on how to make meal prep work for your lifestyle, what kitchen tools you need, and how to create a meal prep routine that works for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Prepare_Meals_For_The_Week\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Prepare Meals For The Week?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The idea of cooking a week&#8217;s worth of meals in one day can be daunting, but it doesn&#8217;t have to be. Follow these steps to get started:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Start_Small\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Start Small<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not have to meal prep all your meals to get the benefits of this practice. If cooking an entire week&#8217;s worth of food feels like too much, start with just one meal or even one day of meals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you get into the habit of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cico-diet\/\">prepping meals<\/a> in advance, you can gradually increase the number of meals you prep until you&#8217;re doing it for as many meals as you need to get through the week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good idea is to start with the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/4-ingredient-banana-oatmeal-cookies\/\">meal<\/a> that you struggle most with. For example; if you&#8217;re always tired after work and end up ordering pizza, start by meal prepping dinner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you wake up ravenously hungry and end up eating unhealthy breakfast foods, start by meal prepping breakfast.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Schedule_It\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Schedule It<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the popular saying goes; failing to plan is planning to fail. The same goes for meal prep. Block out some time in your schedule for meal prep, whether it&#8217;s an hour on Sunday or 30 minutes every night. Find a time that works for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lazy-keto-meals\/\">Lazy Keto Meals That Will Help You Stay On Track Even When You\u2019re Short On Time<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Meal_Prep_Ideas_For_Beginners\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44380 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207572-1024x576.png\" alt=\"meal prep ideas\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207572.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207572-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207572.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207572-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207572.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Choose_A_Set_Of_Go-To_Recipes\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Choose A Set Of Go-To Recipes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To develop a simple meal prep routine, choose a couple of recipes that you love, are easy to make, and can be easily stored. You can find lots of great recipes online or in cookbooks. Eventually, you&#8217;ll have them memorized and won&#8217;t even need the recipe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No-cook recipes are great for meal prep because they don&#8217;t require any cooking and can be easily prepped in advance. Examples include salads, grain bowls, wraps, and sushi.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Choose_Your_Appliances\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Choose Your Appliances<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kitchen appliances make meal prep a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/one-meal-a-day-diet\/\">lot easier<\/a>. The slow cooker, for example, is great for making large batches of food that can be portioned out and eaten throughout the week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don&#8217;t have a lot of counter space, an electric pressure cooker can be a great space-saving alternative.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other appliances that can be helpful for meal prep include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A food processor for chopping vegetables, shredding cheese, and making sauces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An immersion blender for blending soups and sauces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A skillet or grill pan for cooking meats and vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A baking sheet for roasting vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good set of knives for chopping vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A set of nesting mixing bowls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A set of reusable storage containers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Make_A_Shopping_List\"><\/span><strong>Step 5: Make A Shopping List<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&#8217;ve decided on your recipes, make a list of all the ingredients you&#8217;ll need. If you already have some of the ingredients at home, great! If not, add them to your shopping list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve mustered up the courage to crush your weight loss goal, let Betterme take the sting out of this demanding process. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Meal_Prep_Ideas_For_Beginners\">Our app will help you<\/a> restructure your habits, remold your life and crank up your fitness results!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Meal_Prep_Ideas_For_Beginners\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43545 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-207514.png\" alt=\"meal prep ideas\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-207514.png 960w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-207514-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-207514.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Consider_Your_Storage_Options\"><\/span><strong>Step 6: Consider Your Storage Options<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider how long you can store the food you&#8217;re about to prep. Food safety is a concern with any type of food storage, but it&#8217;s especially important when you&#8217;re storing <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/ketotarian-meal-plan\/\">cooked food<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intechopen.com\/chapters\/50189\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooked food can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months. When freezing cooked food, portion it out into individual servings so that you can thaw and reheat only what you need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients that are not used in cooked <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/south-beach-diet-meals\/\">recipes<\/a> can be stored in the pantry, fridge, or freezer, depending on their shelf life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Use_Shortcuts_Where_You_Can\"><\/span><strong>Step 7: Use Shortcuts Where You Can<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meal prep doesn&#8217;t have to be complicated. If you&#8217;re short on time, there are a few shortcuts you can take:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Buy pre-chopped vegetables: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the produce aisle of most supermarkets now carries a wide variety of pre-chopped vegetables. These can be a great time-saver.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use frozen fruits and vegetables:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Frozen fruits and vegetables are just as nutritious as fresh ones and often more affordable (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0889157517300418\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Plus, they don&#8217;t go bad as quickly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Buy prepared sauces: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another great time-saver is to buy prepared sauces, like marinara sauce, pesto, or green enchilada sauce. Read ingredient labels carefully to make sure you&#8217;re buying a sauce that is made with mostly healthy, whole-food ingredients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Buy a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A rotisserie chicken can be a great base for a variety of meals, from tacos to salads to soup. Shred it and use it instead of cooking a whole chicken.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Meal_Prep_Ideas_For_Beginners\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43331 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5956-1024x576.png\" alt=\"meal prep ideas\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5956.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5956-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5956.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5956.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthy_Meal_Prep_Ideas_For_Beginners\"><\/span><strong>Healthy Meal Prep Ideas For Beginners<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know the basics of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-carb-no-sugar-diet-meal-plan\/\">meal prep<\/a>, here are a few healthy meal prep ideas to get you started:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakfast meal prep ideas:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Baked foods &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like oatmeal cups, quiche, or muffins (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/easy-baking-recipes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No-cook breakfasts &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like chia pudding, smoothies, or yogurt bowls (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/no-cook-breakfast-recipes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunch meal prep ideas:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Salads &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like chopped salad, Greek salad, or taco salad (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/healthy-salad-recipes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sandwiches and wraps &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like turkey and cucumber sandwiches, chicken wraps, or veggie hummus wrap (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/sandwich-wrap-recipes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Soups &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like minestrone, chicken noodle soup, or black bean soup (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/soup-recipes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dinner meal prep ideas:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pasta dishes &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like spaghetti with turkey meatballs, quinoa pasta with pesto, or zoodles with marinara sauce (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipes\/17740\/everyday-cooking\/quick-and-easy\/main-dishes\/pasta\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sheet pan dinners &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like roasted salmon with veggies, chicken fajitas, or roasted chicken with Brussels sprouts (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipes\/22992\/everyday-cooking\/sheet-pan-dinners\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stir-fries &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like chicken and broccoli stir-fry, shrimp and veggies stir-fry, or tofu stir-fry (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/stir-fry-recipes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snacks and sides meal prep ideas (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.encore-more.com\/snack-side-dish-recipes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard-boiled eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veggie sticks with dipping sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit salad<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roasted nuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homemade granola bars<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/asparagus-recipes-vegetarian\/\">The Best Vegetarian Asparagus Recipes For When You\u2019re In The Mood For A Hearty Meal<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Meal_Prep_Ideas_For_Beginners\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43318 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5942-1024x576.png\" alt=\"meal prep ideas\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5942.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5942-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5942.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5942.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meal_Prep_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Meal Prep Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are answers to some common questions about meal prep:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_Long_Can_Meal_Prep_Last_In_The_Fridge\"><\/span><strong>Q: How Long Can Meal Prep Last In The Fridge?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>A:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most meal prep meals can last in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months. When freezing cooked food, portion it out into individual servings so that you can thaw and reheat only what you need.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_Containers_Should_I_Use_For_Meal_Prep\"><\/span><strong>Q:\u00a0 What Containers Should I Use For Meal Prep?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>A: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food safety is important when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/clean-bulking-meal-plan\/\">meal prep<\/a>. Make sure to use either glass or BPA-free plastic containers (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7232892\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Label each container with the name of the dish and the date it was made.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Will_I_Get_Bored_Of_Eating_The_Same_Thing_If_I_Meal_Prep\"><\/span><strong>Q: Will I Get Bored Of Eating The Same Thing If I Meal Prep?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>A: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not if you plan! Variety is the key to successful meal prep. Try to include a variety of colors, textures, and flavors in your meals. And don&#8217;t forget to change things up from week to week.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_Can_I_Make_My_Meals_More_Interesting\"><\/span><strong>Q: How Can I Make My Meals More Interesting?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>A: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try prepping ingredients only instead of fully cooked meals. This way you can mix and match to create different dishes each day. Using herbs, spices, and other seasonings can also help add flavor to your meals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reasons why BetterMe is a safe bet: a wide range of calorie-blasting workouts, finger-licking recipes, 24\/7 support, challenges that\u2019ll keep you on your best game, and that just scratches the surface! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Meal_Prep_Ideas_For_Beginners\">Start using our app<\/a> and watch the magic happen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Meal_Prep_Ideas_For_Beginners\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42200 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5777-1024x576.png\" alt=\"meal prep ideas\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5777.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5777-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5777.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5777-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5777.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_Should_I_Do_If_I_Dont_Have_Time_To_Meal_Prep\"><\/span><strong>Q: What Should I Do If I Don&#8217;t Have Time To Meal Prep?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>A:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you&#8217;re short on time, there are still some things you can do to make healthy eating easier. cook a big batch of grains or protein at the beginning of the week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chop up vegetables and store them in the fridge. And make sure to have quick and healthy snacks on hand for when you get hungry.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meal prep can be a great way to save time and eat healthy. By planning and being creative with your ingredients, you can create a variety of interesting and delicious meals. If you&#8217;re short on time, there are still some things you can do to make healthy eating easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Meal_Prep_Ideas_For_Beginners\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all have days when our to-do list is longer than our arms and that means cooking a healthy meal from scratch feels like an impossible task. 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