How to Meal Prep 101


Meal Prepping Tips

Our goal at 100 Days of Real Food is to bring you easy, real food recipes to make your life easier. Follow these tips to navigate grocery shopping, cooking, and prepping more quickly and easily!

Below this, we list out our top tips for eating healthy, real food!

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Tips for Real Food Eating

  • Focus on Whole, Unprocessed Foods
    Prioritize fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats over processed and packaged foods. Whole foods are nutrient-dense and free from added sugars, unhealthy fats, and preservatives.
  • Balance Your Plate
    Aim for a mix of macronutrients in every meal: half your plate should be fruits and vegetables, a quarter should be lean protein, and the remaining quarter should be whole grains or starchy vegetables.
  • Stay Hydrated
    Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Sometimes thirst can be mistaken for hunger, leading to unnecessary snacking.
  • Plan and Prep Ahead
    Meal planning helps you avoid impulsive, less healthy choices. Prepare ingredients or entire meals in advance to make healthy eating convenient, even on busy days.
  • Practice Mindful Eating
    Pay attention to your hunger and fullness cues, eat slowly, and savor your meals without distractions like screens. This helps prevent overeating and builds a better relationship with food.

Hope you enjoy this helpful post ... Have a great weekend!
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