In today’s episode of Prep School, we’re diving into a 30-day weight loss meal plan and making some delicious recipes. But what makes this meal plan unique and fascinating is the recipes themselves and the strategy behind them.
When it comes to making any health change, whether improving insulin sensitivity or losing weight, it can be overwhelming to figure out exactly what to eat and how to balance your meals throughout the day. That’s where a meal plan can come in handy. But what sets this meal plan apart is its emphasis on meal prepping and reusing ingredients in different ways throughout the week.
For example, our first recipe, the slow cooker curried butternut squash soup, makes enough for dinner and a few lunches and offers the option to use fresh or pre-cut butternut squash, making it a great meal prep shortcut. Using the slow cooker, we can chop, add everything in, and let it cook without additional sautéing. And since the soup gets pureed, the rough chunks of butternut squash don’t have to be perfect, making meal prep even more accessible.
Our second recipe, the curried chicken wrap, also emphasizes meal prepping using prepared chicken thighs. We transform a simple chicken salad into a flavorful and filling wrap by mixing in diced apples, red onion, yogurt, and curry powder. And to add more veggies to the wrap, we layer in some baby spinach.
But what’s more impressive about this meal plan is its philosophy. By reusing ingredients differently, we can reduce food waste and save money. By portioning out meals for the week, we can resist the temptation to grab quick and often unhealthy snacks when hungry. And by emphasizing whole foods and balanced meals, we can improve our overall health and well-being.
The key takeaway here is that meal plans can be a helpful tool in making health changes, but what’s more important is the strategy behind them. By focusing on meal prepping, reusing ingredients, and balancing meals throughout the day, we can make lasting changes that improve our health and make mealtime more enjoyable. So whether you’re an expert in diet and nutrition or just starting on your health journey, remember that small changes in meal planning can lead to significant improvements in overall health and well-being.
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These easy recipes for lunch and dinner make healthy eating a breeze. The curried butternut squash soup cooks right in your slow cooker and involves zero extra steps (or dishes!)–chop the ingredients and let your slow cooker do its thing. You can save the leftovers for later, making it the ideal meal prep recipe. For lunch, put a spin on ordinary chicken salad by making tasty chicken wraps that incorporate both curry powder and apples (instead of the usual grapes). Stay tuned until the end for the rest of this 1200-calorie meal plan for weight loss!
Get the recipes (plus the entire meal plan!) here: https://www.eatingwell.com/article/291347/simple-30-day-weight-loss-meal-plan-1200-calories/
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0:00 Introduction
0:12 Curried Butternut Squash Soup
3:44 Curried Chicken Apple Wraps
7:25 Taste Test
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Meal Prep These Healthy Recipes for Weight Loss in No Time | 1200-Calorie Meal Plan | Prep School
