Entering a grocery store without a plan can feel like entering a maze of options. It is a genuine challenge to figure out what to buy, how much to buy, and what complements each other. Individuals who need to learn how to plan and prepare cost-effective, nutritious meals may inadvertently overspend on convenience rather than investing in the long-term health benefits of homemade food. The misconception that meal planning requires hours of meticulous organization and preparation can discourage many, so in today's episode, Joel and Emily discuss how to do proper meal prep and why it's so important.

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Show notes:

02:40 - Why do most people make such a big deal of food prep

• eating healthy seems like a challenging task
• not eating foods they enjoy
• incorporating fat salt in moderation

06:55 - Steps in meal prepping

• Having a grocery list

08:30 - How to organize your week and shopping lists

• Incorporating protein & fiber

12:24 - How to food prep and save time

• do not make one meal per night
• spend at least 20 mins

15:09 - Sticking to the basics of protein and fiber-rich meals

• take more than what you need
• mix and match throughout the week

19:11 - How much time to spend on food prep

21:06 - Importance of prioritizing proteins

24:04 - Having a back-up food options

25:50 - Do not focus on food variations

26:35 - What you can do (top 3)

• Prioritize protein
• Have backup options - sausages, chili/soup, eggs, pre-cooked meat from Costco (sirloin), Trifecta meals, and a go-to restaurant.
• Have no-prep fiber options in the fridge - fruits/veggies.

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Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/21GEz9MRdgD04mQy5BIiRT?si=7a8339ec94634e6b

Apple:

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-50-the-supplements-you-should-take/id1512646984?i=1000542263359

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