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7 ways to make meal prep simple

One hour of kitchen time can prepare you for a healthy week.


LearnHealthy eating7 ways to make meal prep simple
Create a game plan
Keep variety in MIND
Practice portion control
DIY whenever you can
Grill, roast or bake
Pack healthy snacks
Make the freezer your friend

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A busy schedule can make it tough to cook wholesome meals every night. To keep you from reaching for what's convenient—and often unhealthy—we rounded up the best tips to prep your meals to stick to a wholesome diet. It only takes a few hours once or twice a week to shop, chop and prep healthy meals.

Keeping your kitchen and pantry stocked with premade, pre-portioned meals and snacks makes it easy to stick to your diet and nutrition goals whenever hunger strikes. Here's how to get started.

Written by Taylor Lupo.
Medically reviewed by Gaby Vaca-Flores, RD.October, 2025
Updated onAugust, 2026
Written by Taylor Lupo.
Medically reviewed by Gaby Vaca-Flores, RD.October, 2025
Updated onAugust, 2026
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