Micro meal prepping refers to a scaled-down version of traditional meal prepping. Instead of preparing full meals for an entire week, micro meal prepping involves preparing smaller components or elements of meals to facilitate the assembly of quick, balanced dishes throughout the week. I appreciate this style of meal prep for several reasons, including:
- shorter prep time commitment
- flexibility and spotenaity
- reduced storage requirements
- fresh cooked meals
- saves time
- saves money
- reduces food waste
- less weekday stress
Some preparation includes:
- soaking nuts
- cooking grains
- roasting vegetables
- opening cans
- preparing proteins
- preparing sauces
- choping veggies
- preparing fillings
Traditional meal prep, which involves making all your meals at the start of the week for grab-and-go convenience, can make eating feel rigid and structured. Personally, I prefer having ingredients ready in the fridge, allowing me to choose from a list of meals for dinner each night. I’m the kind of person who, if it’s snowing that night, wants soup for dinner. The best part about this type of preparation is that if I crave soup, it comes together with just 5 minutes of hands-on cooking, and within 20 minutes, dinner is on the table. That’s faster than the time it takes for a pizza to get delivered.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition, and different strategies work for different people. The key is to find a sustainable and enjoyable way of eating that aligns with your lifestyle, preferences, and health goals.
For examples of micro meal preps, visit my instagram page. Micro Meal Plan Guides are also available under the Ebooks tab.
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