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Before we really jump in to the nitty-gritty, I want to make sure we’re on the same page about what meal prep is — and what it isn’t. 

Meal Prep Is: Dedicating a block of time to batch-cook ingredients and/or prepare full meals for the week ahead to make feeding yourself and your family easier each day. 

It can be as simple as chopping a bunch of veggies for salads and stirring together a sauce for the week, or as involved as cooking and portioning full recipes. Meal prep should make feeding yourself and your family easier. It gives you a head start on the week, and helps you feel more in control of what you’re eating and how you’re spending your time.