meal prepping!!! (i’m a beginner)

Hi guys! One of my goals for the new year is to eat cleaner. Being a college student I find it so hard to take care of myself and I found myself eating the most trash ass food lmao (cups of noodles, pizza rolls, and basically anything microwaveable).

In order to hold myself accountable, I am gonna be posting my meal preps for the week. This week I made Taco Salad Bowls 🥗 and Greek Rice Bowls🍛

If anyone has any suggestions on what to meal prep for next week, please feel free to comment below 👇🏽

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2024/1/4 Edited to

... Read moreMeal prepping is an excellent way to maintain a healthy diet while managing a busy lifestyle, especially for students. To kickstart your meal prep journey, consider incorporating staples like brown rice, quinoa, and legumes for extra protein and fiber. For your Taco Salad Bowls, you can use lean ground turkey or black beans as the protein base, topped with fresh vegetables like tomatoes, lettuce, and avocados. The addition of low-fat dressing or homemade salsa can enhance flavor without excessive calories. Greek Rice Bowls can be versatile too! Customize them by adding proteins such as grilled chicken or chickpeas, and don't forget to include colorful veggies for nutrients. Serving tzatziki on the side not only adds flavor but also provides a refreshing twist. To keep your meals interesting, try to rotate different types of proteins and seasonings weekly. Incorporating seasonal vegetables can also keep your dishes fresh and exciting, while herbs and spices can significantly elevate the flavors. As you continue on your meal prepping journey, documenting your progress and sharing it on platforms like Lemon8 can build a supportive community where others can offer suggestions and inspiration.

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These are awesome first choices for a beginner. Just a tip if you’re like me and want to eat your food warm, you may want to separate the meat & rice from the containers in order to warm them up because you can’t warm salads. Other than that keep it up 🔥🔥

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