Wellness Wisdom: The Magic of Meal Prepping

Meal prepping has so many benefits and can aid you in improving your eight dimensions of wellness.

• You can save time

If you have a packed schedule, creating dishes in advance can help you from needing to cook during a busy day. Putting a meal together that can be reheated easily or just grabbed on the go is a great alternative form eating out.

• It saves money

Getting food at restaurants can be extremely expensive. Meal prepping can help you from resorting to picking up food on the go.

• You can manage portion sizes easier

When putting meals together in advance you will be conscious of your portion sizes. Sometimes you may need to increase the amount of food in your meals to fill you up or decrease the amount to reduce food waste.

• Stress levels may lower

By saving time and money, while being conscious of the food you put in your body, stress levels are likely to decrease.

• Gain experience in the kitchen

Meal prepping can be done in advance. Cooking during the time of your week that is less hectic, you have the opportunity to gain a more positive experience in the kitchen.

• Create a better relationship with food

Learning about different food groups and what is healthy to put in your body is a great way to build a healthy relationship with food. By meal prepping you have time to create a routine filled with healthy fueling options!

Meal prepping touches on financial, physical, and environmental wellness! Try planning and prepping your meals in advance this week.