Prep Components, Not Five Identical Lunches

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Emma ReedTips Editor

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Meal prep becomes easier to enjoy when you leave yourself a few choices. Instead of sealing five identical boxes on Sunday, prepare a modest set of components that can combine in different ways. Think about how many meals you will actually eat before deciding how much to cook.

Choose a small set of useful building blocks

Pick a grain or another base, a cooked protein or bean, and a couple of vegetables. Choose ingredients you already like rather than treating lunch as a project in self-improvement. A simple base that works hot or cold gives you more flexibility.

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