Author: Nathaniel Lee

  • Does Meal Prepping Food Lose Nutrients?

    Does Meal Prepping Food Lose Nutrients?

    Meal prepping is a convenient way to ensure that you have nutritious meals ready ahead of time. However, I recently heard that improper meal prep could cause a loss of nutrients! Is this the end of meal prep? Don’t panic. Meal prep is as important as ever if you follow some simple guidelines. Does Meal…

  • How to Meal Prep With ADHD

    How to Meal Prep With ADHD

    Dinner time used to be the most stressful part of my week. The thought of choosing a recipe, grocery shopping, and cooking felt paralyzing. But, after learning how to meal prep with ADHD, I feel more organized and stress-free around mealtimes – you can too! How to Meal Prep With ADHD: 9 Tips to Make…

  • Why Does Meal Prep Take So Long?

    Why Does Meal Prep Take So Long?

    Making the effort to meal prep can save you tons of time cooking and preparing food daily. It makes life a little bit easier, saves money, and helps you eat healthier food. But meal prep also takes a significant amount of time. Let me find out why meal prep takes so long. Why Does Meal…

  • Do You Put Meal Prep in Fridge or Freezer?

    Do You Put Meal Prep in Fridge or Freezer?

    I am addicted to the convenience of “cooking” from the fridge or freezer after a long day at the office. Prepping my meals beforehand saves me hours during the week and, most importantly, keeps me out of mc Donald’s drive-through. Over the years, I’ve picked some helpful tips to keep prepped meals in top-notch condition.…

  • How to Meal Prep Without a Freezer

    How to Meal Prep Without a Freezer

    Have you been thinking about meal prep yet aren’t sure how to do that without a freezer to store the food? I had the same concerns when I lived in a studio apartment for a few years. But it is possible to meal prep without a freezer, and I will tell you how. How to…

  • How to Meal Prep for a Week Without Food Going Bad

    How to Meal Prep for a Week Without Food Going Bad

    Instagrammers have many novice meal preppers fooled with their sky-high stacks of meals that seem to last a lifetime. However, according to USDA recommendations, I should only plan to keep my prepped meals for 3 to 4 days. Are there ways to prep meals for the entire week without the food going rancid? Let’s find…

  • Slow Cooker Chipotle Bean Chili

    Slow Cooker Chipotle Bean Chili

    This delicious Slow Cooked Chipotle Bean Chili is so easy to make! All you need is a slow cooker, a handful of ingredients, and 5 minutes to prep. This healthy bean chili is also high in protein, vegan, and low in calories. It’s perfect for cooking in a big batch and meal prepping, costing just…

  • How to Meal Prep and Not Get Bored

    How to Meal Prep and Not Get Bored

    I have to admit, I’ve become addicted to the satisfaction of opening my fridge on Sunday evenings to the pristine rows of ready-to-eat glass containers prepped for the week to come. However, lately, the sweet delight of delving into a prepared meal has become a lot less satisfying. In fact, it has become pretty boring……

  • Ultimate Guide: How to Meal Prep for Picky Eaters

    Ultimate Guide: How to Meal Prep for Picky Eaters

    Meal prepping is one of the best life hacks to save money, save time, and eat healthy. There’s no question that it works. But some people just can’t do it. They hate eating leftovers and they need variety. They may even have legit reasons such as allergy restrictions or just dietary goals. If you’re trying…

  • Healthy Air Fryer Turkey Burger

    Healthy Air Fryer Turkey Burger

    Air fryer turkey burgers are my go-to for a healthy and delicious burger. They are super lean, containing minimal fat, and are perfect for low-calorie meal prep. These air fry turkey burgers are freezer-friendly, making them great to cook in batches and have later in the month. The turkey burgers just take 10 minutes to…

  • Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki: Sweet & Sticky with No Refined Sugar

    Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki: Sweet & Sticky with No Refined Sugar

    This easy slow cooker teriyaki chicken has a delicious sweet & sticky glaze that’s made with no refined sugars. This slow cooker teriyaki chicken a healthier twist on a traditional teriyaki sauce, so you can enjoy a guilt-free pleasure. The teriyaki chicken is slow-cooked until tender and lets all teriyaki stock infuse into the meat.…

  • Slow Cooker Bolognese

    Slow Cooker Bolognese

    This Slow Cooker Bolognese recipe is hands down the easiest Bolognese I have ever made! It’s perfect to get started in the morning before work, taking just 5 minutes to prep. It’s high in protein, great for meal prepping, and is dirt cheap costing just $1.65 per portion. What Makes Slow Cooker Bolognese So Good?…

  • 52 Frozen Meal Prep Ideas That’ll Save You Time 

    52 Frozen Meal Prep Ideas That’ll Save You Time 

    If you’re looking for an efficient way to cookfreezer meals, these freezer meal recipes are right for you! These freezer meals excellent for batch freezer cooking, so you have the option to only make a couple of times a month! There is a huge selection of tasty freezer meal recipes and freezer meals to choose…

  • Slow Cooker Carnitas and Rice (less than $1 per serving)

    Slow Cooker Carnitas and Rice (less than $1 per serving)

    I love eating good, cheap food. I have fun creating dirt cheap recipes that aren’t bad for me like burrito bowls. So if that sounds cool to you, then keep reading. This is the cheapest meal I’ve ever made that is still packed with calories, nutrition, etc. These slow cooker carnitas are good, dirt-cheap, and incredibly easy…

  • How to Meal Prep When You Hate Cooking

    How to Meal Prep When You Hate Cooking

    Do you hate cooking but still want homemade food so you can keep it healthier and stay on a budget? Yip, me too. Ever since I can remember, I have disliked the idea of spending my life behind the stove. Then I encountered the concept of meal prepping, which changed my life!    How to Meal…

  • How to Meal Prep Pasta

    How to Meal Prep Pasta

    Every article on Google, Pinterest, and video on YouTube about meal prep has some (or multiple) pasta recipes. Sometimes it seems like people who meal prep only ever eat pasta. While that’s probably not true, it is one of the simplest meal prep foods. So how do you meal-prep pasta? How to Meal Prep Pasta:…

  • How to Meal Prep Without Food Going Bad

    How to Meal Prep Without Food Going Bad

    After six months of joining the meal-prepping community, I had the most derailing experience. I got food poisoning at work (how embarrassing) after eating the lunch I had prepped earlier in the week. However, it’s a couple of years, tons of research, and many practice rounds later. Now, I can confidently provide you with tips…

  • 48 Healthy High Calorie Meal Prep Recipes for Bulking

    48 Healthy High Calorie Meal Prep Recipes for Bulking

    Trying to bulk and add some muscle this year? These easy high calorie meal prep recipes will give you plenty of ideas to gain some healthy weight. The key to putting on muscle is being in a caloric surplus – this means you’re eating more calories than your body burns each day. If you have…

  • The 18 Best Meal Planning Apps [2024 Review]

    The 18 Best Meal Planning Apps [2024 Review]

    The benefits of meal planning have been shouted from every mountain and every Pinterest board, and rightly so. Meal planning can help with everything from slashing expenses to boosting nutrition.  It can also be tricky.  Thankfully, there’s an app for that.  These are 18 of the best meal planning apps to keep you on track…

  • Is Rice Bad for Meal Prep?

    Is Rice Bad for Meal Prep?

    Planning and prepping the next couple of days’ meals ahead of time saves time and money, reduces food wastage, and helps me consume a wider variety of nutritious foods. Rice is a versatile and ideal meal prep component – with healthy carbs, protein, and minimal fat. However, is meal-prepping rice for the week safe? Is…