follow now:
- Stock up on food containers. For the most long-lasting containers, look for the glass kind as they are safer under heat and will last for years.
- Find recipes you’ll actually eat. Meal prep requires you to make meals in bulk, so there will be leftovers for lunch or dinner at some point. This means finding recipes you can get excited about is a must.
- Make a grocery list based on your meal prep recipes, and be sure to include snacks and a few grab-and-go meals for emergencies
- Choose one or two days a week that you can dedicate to preparing your meals for the rest of the week.
2. Eat More Real Food
One simple way to be healthier in the new year is to eat real food. The options for manufactured food products are endless. While there’s nothing wrong with eating them every once in a while, a diet of mostly processed foods can stall your goals to maintain weight and avoid chronic diseases.
For instance, low-fat microwave meals are a convenient and easy way to cut back on calories. Unfortunately, that convenience comes at the price of high sodium that can contribute to high blood pressure and inflammation. Similarly, all those sugar-free products are packed with chemical sweeteners and additives which have actually been found to make you crave sugar even more. So those great intentions to reduce sugar can often backfire if you rely on sugar-free products.
On the other hand, real foods are packed with nutrients, natural sugars, and plenty of flavors to keep you