Cheap And Healthy Meals For The Week, Done In 1 Hour

I'm challenging myself to get shredded with meal prep... but it actually tastes good.

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[lilb]

I feel like the taste test should be after a few days in the fridge and the meal’s been reheated. It’s definitely going to be appetizing when it’s freshly made. Might be a good topic: “how to reheat food so it doesn’t suck” 😂. I’d be interested in that, fwiw

[kevinpratt]

Don't get me wrong, Josh clearly knows what's he's talking about and I'm no chef. But after meal prepping weekly for 15 years I would like to provide people with a few tips.
1) Dressing your salad in advance will make it soggy by the time you get a few days in. Make sure the salad is dry and add a napkin or paper towel. This will soak up any residual moisture keeping the lettuce crisp. Personally, I prep the whole head of lettuce in a gallon ziploc bag with two paper towels, pull out what I want each day, and it lasts a couple of weeks. Any other veggies, I prep in a separate container (cucumber, tomato, etc) and add to the bowl when ready to eat. The same paper towel trick also works for things like berries, grapes, etc.
2) If you cut the meat when you prep, it will dry out quickly no matter what meat you use or how it's stored. (unless you drown it ofcourse) I suggest keeping it whole until you're ready to eat to keep the juices in.
3) Don't put hot and cold items in the same container because you're just going to have to remove something in order to reheat the hot items. Many times it's easier to stow some things together in their own container and spoon out a portion each day. Like beans, rice, etc.
4) If you're storing vacuum sealed items, wrap them in plastic wrap first leaving a little bit open (or use a small ziploc bag left unzipped) then vacuum seal that way you can reuse the expensive vacuum bags.

[unknownuser-usmu]

The reason is why its simple is because some of us dont have a sauté machine or a machine that sucks the air out of a bag and we also sometimes dont have a functional blender

[kittysrule]

If anyone plans on doing this, for the sandwiches I would prep the eggs and sausage ahead of time and make the actual sandwich on the day of. That way the bread won't get too soggy. For the Green goddess salad, I would store your salad dressing in a little container to the side so the lettuce stays crisp.

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PLEASE DO THIS EVERY WEEK SO WE CAN FOLLOW ALONG!!!

[YY-jvuu]

I came here for the ideas and I am grateful for the salad dressings and sauces as well as the turkey egg sandwich. Though I don’t meal prep I found these ideas useful to add to my repertoire. Thanks Josh.

[fbjlmyj]

Wow, I'm impressed by your commitment to getting shredded with meal prep! It's not always easy to find healthy meals that taste good and are budget-friendly, but it looks like you've got it down. Your one-hour meal prep for the week is a game-changer, and I'm sure your body will thank you for it. Thanks for sharing your tips and recipes for cheap and healthy meals, and for inspiring us all to take charge of our health and wellness. Keep up the amazing work!

[TheSmartieD]

A series on 1 hour weekly healthy meal prep is the actual hero 2023 needs

[jarrardscott]

perfect opportunity to do a "But Healthier" series Josh. New year chance for us all to take some learnings and make delicious yet healthy food for 2023!

[unknown-vhdc]

Gimley and Legolas as always is a brilliant duo either they sharing their meal prep secrets or destroying orc hordes. Thank you guys for saving the middle earth and this video

[dkrpltt]

Thanks! The moisture advice seems like a game changer. Although we must all always had felt for and loved moist in our food, still I could never make a concrete sense of why I prefer certain meals. Wow, appreciate your aid in the realization.

[ErenAngiolini]

Might be a silly question, but if you do more stuff like this, could you also include some info on how you reheat prepped meals without drying/ruining them? I really can't stomach cold meals, especially in winter, and I always wonder how people reheat these dishes (especially sandwiches). Thank you! And good luck on your fitness journey! :)

[SundiMyint]

Would love it if Josh tackles not just this method of meal prep but the component style of meal prep - the kind where you make a few veggies, a few proteins, and can mix and match to make different style bowls or wraps. This video definitely is the most interesting meal prep video for the "multiple containers" method (if I have to see another taco salad I swear-) but for those of us who can't stand eating the same meal seven times in a row (or even more than once!) I'd love to see variety!

[KatyRD]

In pretty sure this would take me 8 hours

[xoderapoker]

2:15 Yes, because everyone that is one a budget have a sous vide setup just hanging around

[pinafraraccio]

Loooove this! As someone who is constantly trying to make my favorite meals healthier, I'd love to see a "but healthier" series 🙏 if anyone can make food delicious and healthy, it's Josh.

[physicsfan]

I really want to see an actual hour-long video where you do this in real time, no cuts, no voiceover. I feel like for the average person, this would be several hours. I want to see how fast you're really going to judge how long it will really take me. And, was chopping/prep included in that hour? Because planning, shopping, and prep need to be factored in!

[mauimorgan]

Love this! Im not interested in eating food that sits for days but for quick, healthy and tasty meals, these cant be beat! ♥

[JourneytoWellbeing]

Thank you for this fantastic video on preparing cheap and healthy meals for the week in just one hour! It's incredibly helpful for those looking to eat healthily on a budget and with limited time. Your tips and recipes are a great inspiration for maintaining a balanced diet. Keep up the great work!

[dianayan]

​I have done meal prep before, and my lesson is to avoid leafy greens, because they won't stay fresh in fridge, especially if you dress the salad in advance it wilts super fast, like immediately. Also, you can't heat lettuce in microwave. Better veggie options for meal prep are broccoli or green beans. :)