As Katherine always says, “Fail to plan, plan to fail.” This simple yet powerful phrase is especially true when it comes to meal prepping and planning ahead. The way we approach our meals can significantly impact our health, fitness goals, and overall well-being. By taking the time to organize and prepare our meals in advance, we set ourselves up for success, saving time, money, and promoting healthier eating habits that can have a lasting effect.
Sophia’s mornings are a great example of a well-planned routine. She starts her day by taking Primeadine Spermadine from Oxford Healthspan, available on The GLW Shop. She follows this with her daily olive oil shot with lemon, using The Governor from Kyoord, also found on The GLW Shop. For breakfast, she blends a nutrient-dense smoothie bowl with Creamy Vanilla Heavenly Protein Powder from Nufyx, wild blueberries, organic mango, and a milk of choice, topped with blackberries, goji berries, chia seeds, cinnamon, dark chocolate chips, and hemp seeds. This combination provides a delicious, nourishing start to her day.
Sophia’s meal prepping doesn’t stop at breakfast. She uses meal prep kits from Dollarama or Amazon, where she finds glass containers for around $15 for a set of 12. She then heads to Avril, an organic grocery store, spending about 80% of her time in the whole foods, organic produce section. Once home, she washes her berries right away to ensure they last longer and are easy to grab. By having her fruits prepped, they’re less likely to go to waste.
For her meals, Sophia relies on versatile staples like organic wild rice, turmeric couscous, and quinoa. For protein, she rotates between organic lean ground beef, chicken breast, and wild-caught shrimp. She stocks up on raw veggies such as cucumbers, asparagus, broccoli, carrots, kale, peppers, and onions, all seasoned with garlic and her favorite spices: salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, paprika, dried parsley, and oregano. These add great flavor and health benefits to her meals.
Sophia also swears by high-quality olive oils like The Governor from Kyoord and Pizza Oil from Brightland. The Pizza Oil is a standout, with a unique jalapeno and oregano flavor perfect for drizzling on everything from avocado toast to salads. Juicing is another essential part of her routine, with simple combinations like carrot and apple or celery and apple to hydrate and energize her in the morning before her coffee.
The benefits of meal prepping go beyond saving time. When you plan and prepare your meals in advance, you make healthier choices throughout the day and avoid the temptation of ordering takeout or snacking on unhealthy foods. It also helps with portion control, preventing overeating and promoting healthier eating habits.
Moreover, meal prepping reduces food waste, which benefits both your wallet and the planet. By knowing exactly what’s in your meals, you avoid unhealthy fats, added sugars, and excess salt. Meal prepping ensures you’re always prepared, helping you stay consistent with your nutrition goals.
In a world where many of us spend hours mindlessly scrolling on our phones, we can easily dedicate a few hours each week to meal prepping. It’s a small effort that can make a big difference in your health and well-being. As Katherine wisely says, “Fail to plan, plan to fail”—so take charge of your health today and make meal prepping part of your weekly routine.
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