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meal prep

What does meal prep mean?

Preparing multiple portioned meals ahead of time, so it's easy to stay on plan and hit macros throughout the week; chicken, rice and broccoli are staples.

"Sunday is meal prep day, I cook all week's chicken at once."

Origin

Fitness nutrition practice, now mainstream.

Frequently asked questions

What is meal prep?
Meal prep is preparing multiple portioned meals ahead of time so it's easy to stay on plan and hit your macros throughout the week.
Why do people meal prep?
It saves time and makes it easier to stick to a diet, since ready-portioned meals remove the temptation to eat off-plan when busy or hungry.
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