16 Tools to Help You With Meal Prep

The right tools can help make planning, preparing and enjoying healthy, clean meals easy and efficient. Here are some suggestions…

Buy a Good Scale – Most people have the standard measuring bowls and spoons they need, but what if you need to breakdown a package of chicken breasts into 6oz portions? What if you want to eat 20 grams of carbs in the form of green veggies? This is where a good scale come in handy.  It is one of the key tools for meal prepping and there are lots of options on the market.

EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale	Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale	Kitrics Digital Nutrition Scale

Buy Some Great Containers – There are lots of options when it comes to containers these days. You can find products made with BPA-free plastic, glass or stainless steal. There are microwavable containers, containers that can be heated up in the oven and containers that promise to be leak free. Chose the ones that fit your needs and your budget.

FitPacker Meal Prep Containers – Set of 16	California Home Goods 3 Compartment Reusable Containers	Snapware Total Solution Pyrex Glass Food Storage Set

Cookbooks That Breakdown the Calories/Nutrition – Did you know that there are whole cookbooks dedicated to meals in specific calories ranges? These books will help make planning out your meals a breeze with lots of options to mix and match. Here are just a few examples;

Bags for Portable Meals – You may be taking your meals to work for lunch, but you may also want to have an insulated bag to carry snacks around on the go as well to keep temptation at bay. For those who travel for work or who work late at night, you may need to travel with several meals or the ingredients for your meals. Bags like these can help;

Jaxx FitPak with Portion Control Container Set, Reusable Ice Pack, and Shaker Cup	Isobag 3 Meal Management System Insulated Lunch Bag with Containers	Everest Cooler Lunch Bag

Great Bottles and Mini Blenders for Shakes and Smoothies – You don’t have to be at home to enjoy delicious smoothies and protein shakes. Check out these tools.

In addition to these tools, you’ll need sharp knives, pots and pans and a cutting board. Meal prep doesn’t have to be a chore and your hard work is sure to pay off when it comes to the scale.

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