Meal prepping is the practice of preparing full meals or components of meals in advance. It can be an efficient way to save time and effort during busy weeks. While you certainly don’t have to go the meal prepping route, we have plenty of tips to keep things simple if you decide to.

When new to meal prep, trying to prepare every single meal for the entire week can be overwhelming and lead to burnout. Start by focusing on one meal that you struggle with the most.