Food Prep 101
One thing I hear consistently from students is that a major reason they did not feel successful with their nutrition throughout the week is because they were un-PREP-ared. Leaving the house they had their breakfast and felt great, but then at snack time or lunch time, healthier options weren’t available so they went to the vending machine, coffee shop, fast food restaurant etc.
So we identify this lack of being prepared, and make a goal of spending time each week pre-cooking (i.e. prepping) meals. A lot of time however, this still doesn’t get done.
I’ve come to understand that prepping meals can seem overwhelming. Many people simply don’t know where to start. So I’m going to show you just how easy it can be.
Today is a Sunday, and on Sunday’s I prepare for the week ahead in many ways. One of those ways is by grocery shopping, and prepping some food. So today I had a game-plan. As I was grocery shopping and cooking, I’d create a step by step blog out of my day so that everyone can see how straight forward prepping can actually be. For the record, I am by no means a great cook (not even really a good one). I do not shop at fancy grocery stores (i.e. this can be done on a budget), and I don’t have access to an extensive supply of kitchen gadgets and gizmos (although I plan on changing that next year!).
Anyone can do this!
So here it is, step by step (it really is this easy!):
I hardly ever follow recipes. I use whole foods, add some flavors I’m comfortable with and know that I like (garlic, no-salt multi purpose seasoning, Bragg’s Aminos, sriracha, pepper, lemon etc.). It’s pretty easy to cook a lean meat, and some veggies, a little seasoning and come up with something tasty. It does not have to be a masterpiece. For me, this is part of the fun of prep day. I always make some edible, sometimes it’s a home run, sometimes I learn what not to do!
The key here is to make enough food, and enough variety of food. So play with different combinations and find some go to recipes of your own!
Chopped broccoli, red onion, garlic, steak low sugar bbq sauce.
Chopped cauliflower, Italian seasoning (no salt), drizzle of avocado oil.
Be happy. Be healthy.
Live with a purpose.
Gary – Coach G
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