Meal Prepping Basics

What are the five main categories for why someone would want to meal prep?

• Dieting, saving time, saving money, convenience, and eating well

• Dieting, saving money, convenience, cooking skills, and eating well

• Dieting, saving time, saving money, cooking skills, and convenience

• Dieting, saving time, cooking skills, convenience, and eating well

Why is meal prep beneficial for dieting?

• It helps with portion control and calorie counting

• It provides a variety of food options

• It eliminates the need for exercise

• It reduces the need for grocery shopping

How can meal prep help save money?

• By reducing the cost of eating out

• By providing expensive ingredients

• By offering discounts on meal prep containers

• By increasing the need for grocery shopping

What is one advantage of cooking once or twice a week through meal prep?

• It reduces the time spent in the kitchen

• It allows for more experimentation with recipes

• It increases the need for cleaning

• It requires less planning and organization

Why is meal prep considered convenient?

• It provides ready-to-eat meals in the fridge

• It eliminates the need for cooking skills

• It requires minimal effort and time

• It offers a variety of meal options

What type of meal prep containers are recommended?

• Microwave safe, dishwasher safe, freezer friendly, and stackable

• Plastic containers with snap lids

• Glass containers with plastic lids

• Disposable containers for easy cleanup

Why is glass preferred over plastic for meal prep containers?

• It lasts longer and keeps food fresher

• It is cheaper and easier to store

• It is more lightweight and portable

• It is easier to clean and maintain

What are the essential cookware items for meal prep?

• Large skillet, sharp chef's knife, cutting board, stock pot, and sheet pan

• Small skillet, serrated knife, plastic cutting board, saucepan, and baking dish

• Non-stick skillet, paring knife, wooden cutting board, Dutch oven, and roasting pan

• Medium skillet, utility knife, bamboo cutting board, sauté pan, and baking sheet

What is the recommended day for meal prep?

• Sunday

• Monday

• Friday

• Saturday

What type of recipes are better for meal prep?

• Recipes that store well and reheat easily

• Recipes that require minimal cooking time

• Recipes that include a variety of ingredients

• Recipes that are best made on the spot