Meal Prepping

Why I Meal Prep

 One of the most important things that I have found to living a healthy lifestyle is knowing what to eat, when to eat it, and how much to eat. Meal Prepping  keeps me "prepared" and prevents me from running around the house in the morning trying to figure out what to take to school for lunch. Sometimes when I do not have a meal prepared i get super hungry so the Chick-Fil-A drive thru seems to be the best option... not. Prepping and packing your meals is key to living a balanced life.

How Do I Cook?

The meal prepping process takes me about 1-2 hours out of the day. I cook most of the protein in a pan over the stove and sauté it with a little salt and pepper. I also cook most of the vegetables on the stove with a little olive oil or coconut oil and salt & pepper. The sweet potatoes I usually toss in the oven and make sweet potato fries or chips (recipe under tab). I prepare just enough to make 5 meals that i will eat for lunch everyday at school. I then put them in a glass container with a lid so they are ready to heat up in the microwave at lunch. Its so easy and keeps you full for a long time.

What My Meals Contain

ach of my meals have one protein (3 oz.), one (complex) carb, and a vegetable. *Keep in mind that these are not large portions. 

Protein: Chicken, lean ground turkey, lean ground beef, white fish.

Vegetable: Zucchini, Squash, Brussels Sprouts, Sautéed Spinach, Green Beans, Broccoli, asparagus. 

Carb: Sweet Potato, Jasmine Rice, Wheat noodles, quinoa.