Meal prep has become its very own buzz phrase, and as an R.D., I personally love it!
I always use a combination of mymeal-prepped foodswith something fast and fresh.
And, though I focus more on meals, I also prep plenty of snacks!
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When it comes to weekday lunch, I almost always head out and buy it.
I love taking a walk and getting some fresh air, and it is a built in midday break.
With that done, I’m ready to start my shopping list.
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Once mygrocery listis complete, I head to the store.
Step 3: Get to preppin'.
After the 30 to 40 minutes spent food shopping (depending on how long that Trader Joes line is!
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), its basically justan hour of meal prepout of my Sunday night to get everything ready to go.
This particular morning, I sliced one up and ate it on avocado toast.
If time isreallytight, I sometimes grab a few hard-boiled eggs to eat alongside an apple at my office.
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Then for dressing its always some fresh-squeezed lemon, a little fresh black pepper, and olive oil.
Today, its another avocado toast, but with lox instead of eggs for my protein.
Plus: Theyre delicious!
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Snack: Sliced bell pepper with hard-boiled eggPresliced peppers are a versatile, must-have part of my prep.
Lunch: Sweetgreen againToday’s lunch is back to my usual salad.
(Pro tip: It is all about repurposed leftovers!)
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I usually make one or two of these for the week.
On Sunday, I put oats, unsweetened almond milk, and chia seeds into a jar.
Oats are a great source of B vitamins and fiber, which will help keep me full until lunchtime.
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Dinner: Zoodles and leftover meatballsI repurposed Tuesday night’s leftovers by serving them over my pre-spiralized zoodles.
I added a bit more tomato sauce and some freshly grated Parmesan.
Lunch: SweetgreenOnce again, all about those salad vibes for lunch today.
Lunch: Sweetgreen again!Like I said, it’s my go-to!
I often top my ice cream with chocolate chips or cacao nibs, because chocolate!
Brigitte Zeitlin is a registered dietitian and founder ofBZ Nutrition.
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