Meal prep is a popular option for those wanting to save time and money. You can create multiple meals in one go that are packed and ready to eat, making them quick and simple.
Prepping meals ensures you always have food available. If you struggle deciding what to eat, meal prep may be the answer to all your problems. It eliminates the need to sit and plan what you will eat every day, meaning you can just grab and go.
Meal prep is a massive time saver. You won’t have to worry about getting ingredients, preparing them, cooking a meal and sitting down to eat while the dishes sit staring at you in the sink. Making food in bulk and storing it for the week means you only have to cook once and minimises washing up! Great, right?
Portion management is also easier when doing meal prep. It allows you to cook only what you want to eat and portion it out as you want. This means less waste food and can also help you focus on weight management as there won’t be any leftovers sitting on the stove to tempt you.
There’s also the added benefit of saving money. Meal prep helps you organise your spending, meaning you won’t be wasting money on food that will go uneaten. Bulk buying ingredients means the overall cost of your food will drop and you’ll be less tempted to buy takeaways or go out for meals if dinner is already waiting for you.
Meal prep can also help you organise your fridge. It may seem like a minor benefit but having an organised and tidy fridge makes it easier for you to keep track of what ingredients you have on hand. This can make the weekly shop quicker and easier, making you have more time to relax and do activities you actually enjoy.