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19 | Healthy Gut, Healthy Mind: Simple Meal Prep That Won't Overwhelm You
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MEAL PREPPING
Important to Time Block & Begin with the Longest Cooking Times First (such as whole chicken in the oven if you are baking or soaking beans)
- Pick your day ~ look ahead at your week
BENEFITS
- Reduction in Stress & Greater Feeling of “Having it Together” during the week
- Spend Less Money with Meal Prepping & Planning
- Less Drive Thru Time
- Eating Healthier Throughout the Week
Staple Foods ~ Foods that can easily be added to meals throughout the week
- Lettuces, Bok Choy, Kale, other Greens
- Wash & Prep ~ ready for the week (salads or smoothies)
- Dried Beans
- Soak and Place 2 C in Freezer Quart Bags; Ready to Use
- Inexpensive & a Fantastic Protein
- Quinoa
- Instant Pot ~ ratio of 1 to 1.5; 1 part Quinoa and 1.5 C of Water, 8 Minutes High Pressure
- Vegetables & Fruit: Wash & Prep for the Week
Other Easy Food Options
Deviled Eggs
Greek Yogurt instead of Mayonnaise
Pancakes
Make a batch and keep in the refrigerator; put in toaster to warm up: Kaden and Ava love and this is easy in the morning or a snack throughout the day!
Nuts
If they need to be chopped then chop as well & have ready for use
Extras/Leftovers
What can you pack & freeze to mix in or have for another meal such as a smaller portion for lunch (such as leftover soups, veggie chilis ~ this is great to place in the freezer and pull out for a lunch ~ I do this myself with veggie chili
If you have any questions, message me through the podcast link. I would love to hear from you! Packages are available for 10 week sessions as well as 20 week sessions. If you are interested in a one day intensive that would include breakfast and lunch, that is also available to you.
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My final thought to share with you: Meal Prepping Means that you are Simplifying Your Life!
Thanks again & Y’all have an AMAZING week!
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