When it comes to healthy eating, preparation is the key to success. (Those Boy Scouts are onto something.) In fact,
one study published in the
American Journal of Preventative Medicine suggests that spending time on preparing and cooking meals at home is linked with
better dietary habits.
But if you love the convenience of prepackaged foods and restaurant
meals, it might be hard to go cold turkey on your take-out routine.
Luckily, planning and preparing your meals ahead of time will make
healthy choices a no-brainer. Instead of running to the deli for a cold
cut calorie bomb, you’ll have a home cooked feast on hand that can be
heated up faster than you can walk two blocks. (Leaving you with more
time to squeeze in your
daily workout!) And hey, you’ll save money while you’re at it.
Plus, if you’re intimidated by cooking, there are tons of sneaky
tricks that can help make assembling delicious meals a cinch. From easy
breakfast options to methods for whipping up meals in bulk, we’ve got
expert tips to set yourself up for a fuss-free and healthy week. Whip
out your favorite Tupperware and get started.
1. Season meat three ways using just one pan.
If you’re sticking to lean meats like chicken, chowing down
on the same flavors can get tedious after a while. Save time without
boring your taste buds by preparing two or three variations of chicken
at once, using aluminum foil dividers in your pan. Sriracha, BBQ, honey
mustard — you can have it all. Three birds, one pan!
Photo and recipe: Kevin / Fit Men Cook
