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True story: Cooking is hard. It\u2019s time consuming and tedious. And some nights, we\u2019re so tired that we\u2019d rather pay an arm and a leg for some so-so takeout than fire up the stove for a delicious homemade meal. That\u2019s why meal prep<\/a> is our everything right now.<\/p>\n Spend a few hours planning in advance and you hardly need to lift a finger for an entire week! Best of all, it\u2019s the easiest way to really control the quality (and quantity) of what you\u2019re eating. Whether you\u2019re a meal prep pro looking for more inspiration or you\u2019re embarking on a brand new clean eating kick, these resources will help you hit the kitchen with confidence.<\/p>\n Good habits don\u2019t just develop overnight. When life gets busy, odds are good you\u2019ll reach for whatever\u2019s easiest. (Cough, cough, vending machine snacks, takeout menus, leftover pizza.) The secret to preventing last-minute decision making? Get ahead of the game with these printable calendars, smartphone apps and other tips to upgrade your planning skills. You\u2019ll never stare down an empty fridge again.<\/p>\n Printable Meal Planning Templates to Simplify Your Life<\/a><\/p>\n 5 Apps to Track Your Macros On-the-Go<\/a><\/p>\n How to Eat Healthy for Less Than $4 a Day<\/a><\/p>\n 6 Easy Tips for Clean Eating on a Budget<\/a><\/p>\n The Dirty Dozen: What to Buy Organic [INFOGRAPHIC]<\/a><\/p>\n When it comes to healthy eating, a little retail therapy could help make your kitchen your happy place. Measuring tools to help you stay on top of those pasta portions? A blender that\u2019s sized for one serving? Spiffy lunchboxes that make leftovers more exciting? We\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n The Only Meal Prep Tools You\u2019ll Need in the Kitchen<\/a><\/p>\n 8 Next-Level Lunch Boxes that Make Meal Prep Easy<\/a><\/p>\n 9 Kitchen Tools Every Home Cook Needs<\/a><\/p>\n 20 Kitchen Gadgets to Make Healthy Eating Easy <\/a><\/p>\n Raise your hand if you\u2019ve got a graveyard of expired canned goods in your pantry cupboard. A bit of clutter may seem like NBD, but unfortunately your kitchen cleanliness is actually directly related to your eating habits. Ready to cut the hoarding and start fresh? From purging old appliances to clearing counter space, here\u2019s your ultimate guide to a happier, healthier kitchen.<\/p>\n How to Declutter Your Kitchen, According to Marie Kondo<\/a><\/p>\n How to Spring Clean Your Kitchen (And Your Diet)<\/a><\/p>\n 12 DIY Kitchen Projects to Clean Up Your Eating Habits<\/a><\/p>\n Cooking for One? 9 Tips to Save Time and Money<\/a><\/p>\n How to Start Eating Clean in 7 Easy Steps<\/a><\/p>\n Tricks that will help make life easier? Sign us up! From painless smoothie clean up to brilliant, multipurpose ways to use kitchen appliances, these meal prep hacks will help you save money and eat better.<\/p>\n 13 Quick and Easy Smoothie Hacks<\/a><\/p>\n 15 Genius Kitchen Hacks for Gadgets You Already Own<\/a><\/p>\n 6 DIY Kitchen Hacks to Get Healthier, Stat<\/a><\/p>\n 7 High-Protein Breakfast Hacks (No Stove Required)<\/a><\/p>\n 4 Science-Based Cooking Hacks from the Food Lab<\/a><\/p>\n How to Make Frozen Food Way More Glamorous<\/a><\/p>\n You\u2019re famished; the grocery store\u2019s too crowded; your favorite takeout place is on your way home. When you feel like giving up or giving in, it helps to know that you don\u2019t need to reinvent the wheel just to eat a little healthier. Check out these delicious (and time-saving) meal prep ideas from chefs, trainers, celebrities and other experts, and you\u2019ll never feel starved for inspiration.<\/p>\n 21 Meal Prep Pics from the Healthiest People on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n 20 Meal Prep Tips From the Best Meal Preppers We Know<\/a><\/p>\n The Stash Plan: How to Meal Prep Like Laura Prepon<\/a><\/p>\n 12 Brilliant Meal Prep Ideas to Free Up Your Time<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n 4 Cooking Secrets from a Hell\u2019s Kitchen Chef<\/a><\/p>\n 9 Habits MyFitnessPal Users Swear By<\/a><\/p>\n Take a page from Daily Burn trainers and coaches for how to recover properly and stay satisfied. Check out \u201ca day in the life\u201d of these super-active instructors and you just might be surprised at what \u201creal\u201d people eat. Sure, you\u2019ll see green salads and nourishing soups, but there\u2019s also bacon and ice cream ahead\u2026because, balance!<\/p>\n What This Trainer and Mom Eats in a Day<\/a><\/p>\n You\u2019ll Want to See How This Group Fitness Instructor Stays Fueled<\/a><\/p>\n Take a Peek Into This Super-Fit Trainer\u2019s Food Diary<\/a><\/p>\n What RD\u2019s Really Eat: Inside a Daily Burn Coach\u2019s Meal Plan<\/a><\/p>\n If you avoid cooking at all costs, it\u2019s time to change that. Apart from saving lots of money when you DIY, making home-cooked meals can help you consume fewer calories. And if you think you need to slave away in the kitchen for hours, well, you are sorely mistaken. We\u2019ve got you covered with a slew of healthy make-ahead recipes that require minimal ingredients and prep time. From breakfasts perfect for on-the-go to dinners you can make in just one pot, these ideas will keep your taste buds and your wallet happy.<\/p>\n 3 Hearty Recipes, 1 Batch of Quinoa<\/a><\/p>\n 5 Easy Dinner Ideas, 1 Rotisserie Chicken<\/a><\/p>\n 13 Healthy Freezer Meals to Prep Now and Eat Later<\/a><\/p>\n 7 Easy, Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas<\/a><\/p>\n 15 One-Pot Meals for Quick, Healthy Dinners<\/a><\/p>\n 9 Easy 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n 12 Insanely Easy Crock-Pot Soup Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n 11 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes for Summer<\/a><\/p>\n 9 Easy Overnight Oats Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n 7 Days of Clean Eating, Made Simple<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n Every good meal prepper knows the joy of having a scrumptious snack ready for when hunger strikes. (Hanger<\/a>, be gone!) With an energy bite or protein bar stashed in your bag or desk, you\u2019ll never be caught hungry and empty handed. Got a sweet tooth? Chia puddings will be right up your alley. Steal these ideas and you\u2019ll be able to roll with whatever the day may bring. <\/strong><\/p>\n 9 Healthy Homemade Energy Bar Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n 30 Second Snack: Healthy Turkey Roll-Ups<\/a><\/p>\n 5-Ingredient Energy Bites Recipe<\/a><\/p>\n 10 DIY Protein Bar Recipes, 5 Ingredients or Less<\/a><\/p>\n 9 Healthy DIY Protein Bar Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n 10 Snack Hacks to Satisfy Any Craving<\/a><\/p>\n 12 Energy Bites That Taste Just Like Dessert<\/a><\/p>\n50 Resources That Make Meal Prep a Snap<\/h3>\n
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What to Buy<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Kitchen Makeover<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Hacks on Hacks on Hacks<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Make-Ahead Recipes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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