We all know the feeling well..it's been a long day at work and you are exhausted! Cooking will take around 45 minutes and YOU'RE HANGRY. That's it, a takeaway is the only option, right?
We have all been there. Planning meals for the week ahead can save you money but, pre-cooking them will save you time too. Having all your meals prepared will avoid convenience meals and ensure that you are having the correct portion sizes, to stay with-in your daily calorie intake. You're less likely to choose a not-so-great option when you've already have a healthy dinner at home, ready to go
I usually prep all my food on Sunday as this is my "reset" day. I prepare for the week ahead, ie. set goals or make to do lists, so it feels natural to prepare all my meals and freeze them for freshness. It works far better with my time schedule, as I usually get so busy through the week.
How do I start?
First you need to make sure you stock up on LOTS of containers to store your food. These can be found literally anywhere, the best ones are airtight so it's worth spending a little bit more money on them.
Download apps like MyFitnessPal or Yummly.These can help keep you on track easier as you can use your smart phone to quickly store and track data.
Choose easy recipes to start with, ones that you know and have previously tried and tested.
Pick your day or days to prep, Sunday and Wednesday are most common.
Buy enough ingredients for the week - remember the goal is to eat healthier, so fresh fruit and veg should take up around 50% of your daily meals.
The best foods for meal prepping
Frozen vegetables
Lean Meat - steak, chicken, low fat mince, eggs
Frozen Fruit - blueberries, raspberries,
Potato
Greek Yoghurt
Rice
Oats
Pulses
Whole fruits - apples, oranges, pears, banana
Nuts and seeds
Easy Breakfast Idea
Yoghurt and Berries
Cal: 116
Carbs: 12g
Fats: 0g
Protein: 17g
Easy Lunch Idea
Sweet Chilli Chicken Salad
Cal: 306
Carbs: 8g
Fats: 11g
Protein: 35g
Easy Dinner Idea
Steak, Roasted Veg and Flatbread
Cal: 527
Carbs: 39g
Fats: 12.5g
Protein: 60g
Easy Snack Idea
Chicken Kebab
Cal: 123
Carbs: 7g
Fats: 5g
Protein: 10g
If you want to see more healthy recipes, buy my cookbook:
Empower Your Eating
Understanding calories and diet structure
To order email:
enquiries@empoweringexercise
.co.uk
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