on Making Food Prep Easy, w Jessica B from the Real Food Dietitians

This week, EC talks with Jessica Beacom of the Real Food Dietitians. They discuss different meal prep strategies and tips for maintaining a healthy diet. They highlight the significance of meal planning, prepping proteins ahead of time, and using sauces and seasonings to enhance the flavor of pre-cooked meals. Additionally, they share ideas for convenient and simple meals, such as sheet pan meals and adult lunchables. 🔑 Takeaways: ✓ Involve children in meal planning and preparation to encourage their interest in healthier foods. ✓ Batch prep proteins and use sauces or pan juices to keep them moist and flavorful when reheating. ✓ Use frozen vegetables as a convenient and nutritious option for meal prep. ✓ Create meal options like sheet pan meals or “adult lunchables” that include a balance of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and colorful vegetables. ✓ Expose children to new foods multiple times and serve them alongside familiar foods to increase their acceptance over time. 🔗 Read Food Dietitians on Instagram 🔗 Real Food Dietitians Website 🔗 45 Meal Prep Ideas 🔗 Sign up for the email list ABOUT THE SHOW The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down the concepts and actions we can all take to live fuller, more functional lives. ABOUT US 📍 EC Synkowski is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS), a Licensed-Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach (CF-L4). She's the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creator of the #800gChallenge®. Find her on social media. 📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter and podcaster. Find him on social media. Full Disclaimer