01/15/2021
With the next 6-week weight loss challenge coming up I wanted to provide you with some meal prep tips and an example to get you thinking about how to make this change feasible and incorporate it seamlessly into your busy lives.
Pictured is a Fiesta Shrimp Salad with a Homemade Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette. All of the portions and calories were logged into my fitness pal and displayed in the next photo. This meal logs in at 359 calories and is perfect for lunch! This was super easy to prep because the shrimp was pre-cooked (thanks Publix) and the rest was fresh, canned, or frozen veggies. Link for Cilantro-lime vinaigrette recipe (https://pin.it/1gMg6VP)
Meal Prep Tips:
* Consider each food group: the healthiest meals emphasize Whole Foods, such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, high-quality protein, and healthy fats while limiting sources of refined grains, added sugars, and excess salt.
* Invest in quality storage containers
* Keep a well-stocked pantry:
* Whole grains: brown rice, quinoa, oats, bulgar, whole-wheat pasta, polenta
* Legumes/ canned or dried black beans, garbanzo beans, pinto beans, lentils
* Canned goods: low-sodium broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, artichokes, corn, tuna, salmon, chicken
* Oils: olive, avocado, coconut
* Others: Almond butter, peanut butter, potatoes, mixed nuts, dried fruits
* Keep a variety of spices on hand
* Designate a place for saving and storing your favorite recipes
* Buy prep-cooked protein to save time (ex. shrimp or rotisserie chicken)
* Batch cook whenever possible
* Use your freezer to store food cooked in larger batches
