6 foods you can meal prep now to make tomorrow easier
By Christina Ross – Accredited Practising Dietitian
Is meal prep a part of your weekly food routine? Or do you have every intention of giving it a go, but feel you need to commit all of Sunday afternoon to get it done?
While spending time in the kitchen to prepare a meal or two for the week ahead can be very handy, you don’t always need hours to effectively organise healthy meals or ingredients for the week ahead.
Here are 6 simple meal prep tasks you can complete in less than 20 minutes, that will help set your week up for healthy eating success.
- Prepare your veg – Chop a selection of veggies into various sizes for snacking or to use in your mid-week meals, such as curries or stir–fries. Store in an airtight container in the fridge to keep them fresh.
- Wash salad leaves – Eliminate one step from your salad prep by pre-washing and storing your leafy greens in between sheets of paper towel.
- Make breakfast – Shortcut your morning routine by having your breakfast ready to go. You might like to prepare a batch of overnight oats, bircher muesli, porridge or a veggie-packed frittata for the week ahead.
- Portion your snacks – Keep your portion sizes in check while also saving time by dividing out snacks like dry roasted nuts, roasted chickpeas, hummus or natural popcorn into small, individual containers.
- Cook a grain – Quinoa, pearl barley or brown rice are wholesome accompaniments to dinner meals and add a wholegrain fibre boost to lunch salads.
- Stock the freezer – If you have a little more time up your sleeve, you might like to cook a dish that freezes well, such as a casserole, curry, stew, soup or bolognaise sauce. Portion out the quantity you’d require for a lunch or dinner meal, so you’ll have a healthy plan B meal on hand for when you need it.
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