Reply To: How do you meal prep?

[Rina D Kritzman]

I have been trying to be really on top of meal prepping for lunches. I teach young children all day so I need ENERGY mid day. I used to eat the fish sticks, chicken nuggets, and whatever else the cafeteria was serving that day. But I realized that an hour later I was hungry. So of course I ate the animal crackers and cookies that they had for snack. But I realized now that I started really anticipating what my body will need, that meal prepping my lunches changes my whole day. It sets me up for a better day, week, and honestly- lifestyle.

On Sunday morning I go grocery shopping, and then Sunday afternoon I cook for the week. I throw whatever veggies I feel like that week onto 2 baking sheets. This week was string beans, chick peas, broccoli, sweet potato, and fresh baby corn. The sweet potato is also a starchy veggie which is awesome for my body. The chickpeas add some lovely protein. I put some olive oil and spices all over them and cook at 400 degrees till they look ready.

Then I’ll make 2 proteins (this week was lentil patties and chicken) and split them up over 4 days. When everything is ready I put them into 4-5 glass containers and stick them in my fridge to take to work every day. It’s really been such a game changer and I don’t feel like I need the lunch from school.