Meal Prep 101: Nutrition Tips for Busy People

Meal prepping is one of the best ways to ensure you eat nutritious food even on your busiest days.

Benefits of Meal Prep

Getting Started

Step 1: Plan Your Meals

Choose 3-4 recipes for the week. Include a protein, vegetable, and complex carb in each meal.

Step 2: Create a Shopping List

Buy only what you need to reduce waste and temptation.

Step 3: Prep Ingredients

Wash and chop vegetables, cook grains, and prepare proteins in batches.

Step 4: Store Properly

Use airtight containers. Most prepped meals last 4-5 days refrigerated.

Balanced Meal Prep Ideas

**Breakfast:** Overnight oats with fruit

**Lunch:** Grilled chicken with quinoa and roasted vegetables

**Dinner:** Salmon with brown rice and steamed broccoli

**Snacks:** Cut vegetables with hummus, Greek yogurt with berries

Use Food Index to calculate the nutrition in your meal prep recipes!