I’ve been food prepping before I knew it was a thing. Since having a family, I’ve upped my game but in case you would be in doubt why you’d try it, here are four good reasons:
Increase time spend with loved ones
- Efficiency: Preparing meals in bulk minimizes daily cooking, giving you more free time.
- Convenience: Ready-to-eat meals mean less time spent deciding what to eat and grocery shopping.
Main ways you save time are the efficiency and convenience. Preparing meals in bulk minimizes daily cooking. As we prep on Sunday, we have more time during the week. Mealtimes are often already hectic. The children are getting tired and your own energy levels are running low. Even if preparing yThe main ways you save time are through efficiency and convenience. Preparing meals in bulk minimizes daily cooking. By prepping on Sunday, you have more time during the week. Mealtimes are often already hectic, with children getting tired and your own energy levels running low. Even if preparing your meal only takes 15 minutes, you’ll be happy it’s one less task off your hands.
As we mostly do our food prep in the weekend, we are really succeeding in involving the whole family, from groceries to portioning out. We really turn this weekly task into an acivity for the whole family, increasing quality time.
Have control over healthy food decisions
Though not all meals have to be lean protein and vegetables , it least you know what goes in it. I always make sure we have the real ‘healthy’ meals as well as comfort food. When you have a craving for f.e. a lasagna, it still is not ultraprocessed nor are there any ingredients in there that you’ve never heard of before.
– Portion Control: Meal prepping allows for precise portion sizes, helping manage calorie intake.
– Balanced Nutrition: Prepping ensures each meal can have the right mix of proteins, carbs, and fats if you prepare well.
Free up cash
- Bulk Purchasing: Buying ingredients in bulk is often cheaper than frequent small purchases.
- Minimizes Waste: Planned meals use ingredients efficiently, reducing food waste and saving money.
Free up headspace
– Advance Planning: Knowing your meals in advance eliminates the stress of last-minute food decisions.
– Routine Consistency: Establishing a meal prep routine provides stability and predictability in your diet.