One of the largest barriers I hear to meal prepping is: I don’t want to eat the same food every single day and I hear ya! It can get repetitive eating the same foods, but also to plan and prep multiple meals can be just as much of a barrier. So, it is so easy to end up in a freeze mode and avoid doing it completely.
An awesome way to bring in variety without creating overwhelm is to prep some essentials, and then add different seasonings and sauces to change it up!
For example:
Shredded chicken in the instant pot is SO simple! I’ll pressure cook it with some broth or water, and no other seasonings so I can change it up meal to meal.
Instead of meal prepping giant servings of rice, quinoa or other starches, I’ll buy the individual minute cups so I can change up the flavor day to day.
The veggies you can meal prep by pre chopping, pre-cooking or buying steamers!
This can all be super simple & quick to make, low effort & day to day toss in the sauce or seasoning you are feeling!!
Here are some of my current favorites:
What are some things to look for when choosing seasonings or sauces?
Added carbohydrates/sugar - a serving size of a seasoning is often 1/4 tsp & a serving of a sauce is typically 1-2 tbsp. I don't know about you but I'm a flavor girl, so I never use that little! So I watch for added carbs & sugar because it can quickly add up!
High fat in sauces - sauces can often unexpectedly have a significant amount of fat, so keep an eye out!
What about sodium?
Eating a healthier whole food diet is often going to be low in sodium, so if I'm not eating processed foods that are higher in sodium, I'm typically not to concerned with the sodium because it is one of the only sources of sodium I have. However, if it's been recommended that you monitor your sodium intake, that is going to be a different approach!
So there ya have it! Some simple ways to keep your meal prep fun and interesting without having to take a few hours to plan and prepare!!
Comentarios