{"id":2329,"date":"2019-08-02T14:36:42","date_gmt":"2019-08-02T14:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dangoldinc.com\/dangold-recipe\/?p=2329"},"modified":"2019-08-16T14:36:56","modified_gmt":"2019-08-16T14:36:56","slug":"meal-prep-dos-and-donts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dangoldinc.com\/dangold-recipe\/meal-prep-dos-and-donts\/","title":{"rendered":"Meal Prep: Do’s and Don’ts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Meal planning is one of those things you know is smart to be doing, but many of us end up avoiding. Prepping your meals ahead of time is one of the best ways to ensure you\u2019re eating healthy meals and saving some money while you\u2019re doing it. Although creating all your dishes beforehand may seem daunting, you can tackle it by learning the do\u2019s and don’ts for meal prepping to make your life easier.<\/span><\/p>\n

First, keep your meals simple. Aim for one protein and one carb to start with. Cling to a couple of <\/span>spice blends<\/span><\/a> that you can mix and match. This will assure that your meals end up being successfully tasty.<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose foods that reheat well. Certain food-like fish, for example, can get ruined when reheated. Aim for some meals to be cold or room temperature, like pasta salad. That way, you can have a mixture of meals that are cool and hot.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t try to prep 7 days worth of food. It\u2019s not safe and you\u2019ll throw half of it out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Start by prepping 1 or 2 meals for three or four days. Most cooked meals keep in the fridge for three to five days, so there is no need to go beyond that. The cardinal rule is when in doubt, throw it away! No food is worth saving if you\u2019re unsure about its safety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You won\u2019t know how much to make if you don\u2019t have a clear layout of your week\u2019s schedule. If you have a dinner date one day, make one less dinner. If you and your coworkers go out for lunch, you will probably join them. Plan accordingly and don\u2019t make too much food.<\/span><\/p>\n

And lastly, meal prepping is not a rigid thing. You\u2019re allowed to do it less than perfectly or miss a day. If you rush yourself, your meals may turn out less desirable, or you may not cook them at all. Create a list of what you enjoy eating and cooking, figure out your schedule, and you\u2019ll have an easier time meal prepping. Follow these rules, you\u2019ll waste less food and eat more of the good stuff, and save on money.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Meal planning is one of those things you know is smart to be doing, but many of us end up avoiding. Prepping your meals ahead of time is one of the best ways to ensure you\u2019re eating healthy meals and saving some money while you\u2019re doing it. Although creating all your dishes beforehand may seem<\/p>\n

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