MEAL PREP 101 FOR GOOD HEALTH, SAVING MONEY AND TIME

Step 1: Grocery shopping -- what do you want to eat?

Make a plan and list of what you want to eat this week and what you need so you don’t over / under buy. This can range from just making a rough sketch to picking out specific recipes you want to try.

Step 2: Shopping for the right foods - eat real, whole foods

Build your meals around:

• Unlimited amounts of non-starchy vegetables, herbs and spices

• Healthy fats such as avocado and olive oil

• Protein lean meats, eggs, seafood, beans, nuts and seeds

• Fruits berries, apples

• Grains quinoa, gluten free pasta, rice

• Treats. … sparingly

Step 3:  Make it fun!

Meal prep with friends, your favorite music or pod cast

Step 4: Pick a day

Pick a day that works for you and allows time to shop, prep and cook 2-3 meals

Step 5: Reusable storage containers

Versatile storage containers with lids and compartments.

Alisha’s Tips: Not too fancy!

I like to build a simple a meal around a lean protein like chicken breast or ground turkey. If you want to eat more veggies, it’s all about roasting them in olive oil and sea salt. I also like to include in a simple green salad (scoop of quinoa, optional) topped with nuts or seeds and pecorino cheese (sparingly). Having homemade dressing on hand is a game changer and even more simple is: olive oil, lemon and sea salt. It’s all good! Also, invest in a slow cooker. You can literally add anything to the pot and it tastes #onepotmeal

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