If you’re looking for a simpler way to meal prep, you’re in luck. Our San Jose Nutrition Coaches have something special for you...
With Thanksgiving and holiday festivities around the corner, we're just going to guess that you want to keep cooking this month to a minimum.
And we're right there with you!
That’s why our San Jose Nutrition Coaches are sharing our “lazy” meal prep approach to plan for the busy weeks ahead.
Not only will this method save you time, but it’ll also keep it fresh with options.
Here’s how we do it:
Step 1: Bake or slow cook 1-2 proteins.
We like to cook one protein in the slow cooker and one in the oven so we can be hands-off. This also frees up the stove for your carbs so you can cook everything at the same time!
Some protein ideas:
Roast a whole chicken or two
Bake or slow-cook a batch of chicken breasts
Bake some salmon fillets
Slow-cook a big batch of lentils
Bake a few pressed and seasoned blocks of tofu
Step 2: Prep 1-2 carbs.
Choose a couple of carbs that can work for breakfast, lunch, or dinner — or at least two of those meals!
Some easy options?
Cook a big pot of brown rice or quinoa
Roast a tray of sweet potatoes
Boil some whole wheat or gluten-free pasta
Step 3: Chop and prep your produce.
If you want to skip the trouble of washing and chopping, frozen veggie mixes work great for this!
You could…
Roast a mix of broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots
Sauté a big batch of peppers and onions
Prep a raw veggie tray for quick snacking
Step 4: Choose your flavors.
This is the fun part! You can mix up a couple of plant-based homemade dressings or sauces, use healthy pre-made sauces (We like Primal Kitchen marinades!), or chop up some herbs and spices in advance.
Now you have even more variety!
Our San Jose Nutrition Coaches recommend setting aside about an hour for all of this.. but it will save you tons of time during the week!
Still…
The biggest takeaway here is that when you make meal prepping work for YOU and not the other way around…
This stuff starts to feel less like a chore and more like second nature.
If you’re a dedicated professional in your 40s or beyond and you feel like you’re constantly struggling to maintain energy and strength as life gets busier, but you want a straightforward fitness plan that fits your lifestyle and actually delivers results without burnout…Fill out the "Request More Information Now" box above to receive your free consultation with our caring San Jose personal trainers OR call us 408-371-1212 to connect.
Let’s make this work for you!
Committed to your health and happiness,
The Method3 Fitness Team
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