MEAL PREP tips & tricks YOU NEED TO KNOW (beginner friendly + how to stop making boring food)

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  • Опубликовано: 15 дек 2024

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  • @lgarza9640
    @lgarza9640 Год назад +834

    Big tip: if you’re buying the big container of mixed greens and are not finishing it, put the rest in a Ziploc bag and freeze it! You can add some to smoothies and even soups!

    • @thefopsvids
      @thefopsvids Год назад +9

      Smart!

    • @kristinapiscitello5680
      @kristinapiscitello5680 Год назад +5

      Yesssss. Excellent idea.

    • @IslanderT
      @IslanderT 11 месяцев назад +5

      I do this all the time with Kale and spinach! I add it to pastas as well!

    • @The_Food_Police
      @The_Food_Police 5 месяцев назад +2

      Tried this with spinach and it gave my smoothie a horrible aftertaste. I'd suggest only using frozen greens in savory warm meals, like a hardy lentil soup. Won't even be able to tell that they've been frozen.

    • @lynnkavanagh7361
      @lynnkavanagh7361 3 месяца назад

      Also this works for lettuce it may work for spinach too. First get a gallon ziplock bag & place a paper. Towel in the bottom the put the all of the the lettuce or spinach in. We do it with our lettuce & it works wonderfully.

  • @rach9622
    @rach9622 Год назад +340

    I am a crock pot fanatic lol I've lost 60lbs this last year and lowered my cholesterol and most of that was due to slow cooking chicken breast. I'll do 3 breasts at a time just cover with chicken broth (or bouillon in warm water) and cook on low for 8 hours and you've got tasty shredded chicken for multiple meals through out the week!

    • @MorticiaAddams23
      @MorticiaAddams23 Год назад +13

      Rachel share more of your story please. ❤️ Crockpot chicken and what else? Meal planning? Cutting out certain foods? Spill the tea. 🙌

    • @rach9622
      @rach9622 Год назад +33

      @@MorticiaAddams23 lol I just try to make a lower calorie version of things I love. Lots of burrito bowls, brown rice, shredded seasoned chicken, black beans, lettuce. I cut waaaaaaay back on fast food as well which helped a lot in the beginning. But now I'm not so focused on the calorie deficit, I just eat what I want and watch my portion sizes😊

    • @MorticiaAddams23
      @MorticiaAddams23 Год назад +5

      @@rach9622 you're a sweetheart. Thanks for the tips. ❤️

    • @rach9622
      @rach9622 Год назад +5

      @@MorticiaAddams23 youre welcome!

    • @hannahjoy8623
      @hannahjoy8623 7 месяцев назад

      I just started doing this a few weeks ago and I'm HOOKED!!! Hoping to follow in your footsteps 🤩💛

  • @t0astwanted
    @t0astwanted Год назад +225

    Hi!! I’m really late to this video, but I wanted to say thank you for the relaxed tone that you take around food. I’m recovering from an eating disorder, and I’m trying meal prep as a way to reduce my stress around food decisions (it’s easier to make a choice once a week than it is 3 times a day every day) but this is the first video on meal prep I’ve watched so far where there’s no undertone of restrictive and diet culture entrenched habits bleeding into peoples narrative. You seem so calm, and it’s very refreshing to find on RUclips. Thank you 💕

    • @Toothsand
      @Toothsand 11 месяцев назад +4

      I hope you’re doing well❤

    • @t0astwanted
      @t0astwanted 11 месяцев назад +8

      @@Toothsand how sweet :’) I’m doing so well and so much better than when I made this comment, thank you for such a kind comment.

  • @aysiarogina5741
    @aysiarogina5741 8 месяцев назад +34

    I absolutely love the 5,4,3,2,1 shopping. I always stress about shopping, especially when trying to eat healthier cuz I'm so indecisive and don't know what to do with stuff I get. I will definitely be using that, it's so simple but seems so efficient

  • @StarlightRequiem
    @StarlightRequiem Год назад +190

    Woman to woman, stop catering to the people who pick and complain. Lots of disclosures. This video is exactly what I was looking for and I appreciate the content.

    • @wandahill1619
      @wandahill1619 7 месяцев назад +9

      I'm late to the "party" but I totally agree. This video helped me so much and I thought I was a master meal prepper 😉

  • @cadien542
    @cadien542 Год назад +55

    5: strawberry, tomato, broccoli, edamame, green beans
    4: chicken, ground turkey, Greek yogurt, eggs
    3: rice, pasta, bread
    2: avocado, cottage cheese
    1: matcha

    • @audrablue515
      @audrablue515 Год назад +3

      5. Green beans, broccoli, carrots, capsicums, sweet potato and/or any other root vegetable in season. Not a fruit eater at all
      4. Chicken, bacon, ground beef/steak, salmon
      3. Flavoured rice (home made or packet), rigatoni, sourdough bread
      2. Bacon fat, butter (olive oil only on salad)
      1. A little honey in my overnight oats. I don't indulge in sweets at all because that's what got me into Fat City in the first place
      I come from an eastern European background so I grew up eating close to the land and full fat everything.

  • @susanturner1171
    @susanturner1171 Год назад +83

    A tip for anybody who has a really bad back like I do and can't stand for very long. Years ago I got into using a stool very similar to what doctors use. Round on wheels. I scoot all around the kitchen and it's tall enough that I can actually cook at the stove

    • @Anotherashley
      @Anotherashley 9 месяцев назад +5

      Good tip! My fibromyalgia is like fire after standing very long

  • @faeline_
    @faeline_ Год назад +41

    struggling with a restrictive ed and making decisions on what to eat takes a lot out of me. i wanted to learn how to meal prep so i can eat the foods i like and are safe for me without the stress or panic of portions/nutrients. thank you so much for the tips, willl definitely use them!

  • @bumblebeevie
    @bumblebeevie Год назад +16

    I work full time and am starting school (part time) next week. I’m the type of person who typically cooks nightly so I was feeling so discouraged at the thought of all the meal prepping two or three meals to repeat throughout the week as I have a hard time with leftovers or repeat meals.
    The idea of ingredient prepping is a nice reframe for me. So thank you so much for the tips and tricks! I’m feeling much better about going into this now.

  • @anonmouse7900
    @anonmouse7900 Год назад +40

    3* fruits 5 veggies
    Banana
    Blueberry
    Strawberry
    Broccoli
    Snowpeas
    Green beans
    Bell pepper
    Tomatoes
    Carb
    Oatmeal
    Rice
    Pasta

  • @Edrayllea
    @Edrayllea Год назад +10

    I LOVE how authentic you are with your videos. You show who you are and your “ bad “ cravings and that you don’t live a perfect life, just like all of us. I fuckijg hate the people who portray their lives like that.

  • @carriem4983
    @carriem4983 Год назад +55

    Ingredient prep is the way to go for sure! I swear by it, makes life so much easier through the week!

  • @elsh332
    @elsh332 6 месяцев назад +3

    I have used foods that have been frost burnt and they were fine.
    I was sick last week - like bed bound level sick. I dug in my freezer looking for something to make my life easier and found a meal prepped potato pie.... that i made at least 12 months prior and had freezer burn and a build up of ice on the lid.
    Being sick as i was and desperately needing easy food, i baked that sucker and it was SO FREAKING GOOD!!
    Don't let a bit of freezer birn or icicle build up scare you away. Just make sure anything with freezer birn gets cooked in a way that will rehydrate the food 😘

  • @cherylkeys1284
    @cherylkeys1284 Год назад +15

    In addition to meal prep, let’s prep the produce when we get home. Putting a half sheet of paper towel inside the clamshell containers will extend the life of the berries and greens. Thanks for a great video.

  • @madisongreen2104
    @madisongreen2104 Год назад +18

    Girl, have you tried cucumbers in vinegar? Just slice them up and put them in a bowl with a bit of vinegar. Sooooo good!

  • @msjkramey
    @msjkramey Год назад +7

    I'm glad to see someone else that might love soup as much as i do. I love making extra and freezing it, too

    • @kayla.nelson
      @kayla.nelson  Год назад

      Oh I’m a huuuge soup girl. I eat it year round

  • @PenelopesPerspective
    @PenelopesPerspective Год назад +3

    Great video! Great information and I love that you’re not preaching to us about organic and blah, blah, blah. You’re talking about real food that is accessible to everyone. Well done!

  • @Witchlover283
    @Witchlover283 11 месяцев назад +5

    I know this is a year in since this video has been out. But I am a chef for a living and I’m terrible at meal prepping, and this video is making me feel better about the whole topic and helping me figure out what to do in total. Thank you so much for making this for us hard-headed folk😂💜

    • @sofie.the.pumpkin
      @sofie.the.pumpkin 10 месяцев назад

      hi, may I ask where did you study? and how did you get a job as a chef? it's something I would love to do but I feel like these doors are just closed for me-

  • @mamasitatita
    @mamasitatita Год назад +2

    A girl close to my own heart! Love the tips in the video…love your realness!

  • @ritaharrell2598
    @ritaharrell2598 4 месяца назад +2

    I love the frozen banana tip as I was cutting it in half. Your way also offers me an easier way to pop in two or three circles for a quick snack! Great content, and keep doing you! 👏

  • @The_Food_Police
    @The_Food_Police 5 месяцев назад +2

    The pre-chopped veggies don't last as long because they're, quite literally, older. They're made to be consumed quickly, preferably within 2 days. Not to mention, they also cost more. I do agree that's it's more cost effective to buy bulk, or buy whole fresh veggies and then prepare them at home.

  • @OpiSh98
    @OpiSh98 Год назад +12

    I just must say, this is the first video I see of you and really you are so great your personality shines! Thanks for this awesome video 💞

  • @MillieAndScratchy
    @MillieAndScratchy 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much! This is helping me so much! I struggle with routine and organising badly was never shown how to be organised for anything was raised pretty lazy so I became a lazy arse sadly and been struggling ever since so this video is has been so helpful and I love your attitude on life which I find a lot of RUclipsrs don't do they make it sound like I should feel bad for not already doing it all but you're amazing!!! Thank you! thank you! thank you! 🥰❤️

  • @saraperrault2119
    @saraperrault2119 Год назад +22

    I wanna see someone make a video of them processing all their groceries to put them away haha. Idk about you but after I go grocery shopping I am WIPED and never want to process everything.

    • @SundiMyint
      @SundiMyint Год назад +3

      Kayla has a video from 5 months ago titled Healthy Meal Prep but it's a lot of her taking her groceries and processing them to set herself up for a successful week. It was really helpful for me and I share that all the time with friends who are struggling to prep for the week!

    • @rileyfuckingrifle
      @rileyfuckingrifle 11 месяцев назад +1

      Maybe do the ingredients prep the next day when you're less wiped out?

  • @katelyn_mccombs104
    @katelyn_mccombs104 8 месяцев назад

    I’ve seen so many meal prep videos and I’ve never seen the tip you gave with 54321! That is so smart. I get so caught up with what am I even supposed to buy. Thank you

  • @itskristiialy
    @itskristiialy Год назад +12

    Great tips! You motivated me to sit down and make a list

  • @tpowell7159
    @tpowell7159 Год назад +11

    Yes, Kayla - you'll definitely hit 100k subscribers in 2023! We're here for you!
    Great, now I'm craving a diet Dr Pepper...

  • @HomeWorkouts_LS
    @HomeWorkouts_LS Год назад +7

    Love the 54321 tip! Never heard of it 👍🏻

    • @KB-hs7vh
      @KB-hs7vh Год назад

      Me either. Love it! Thanks for the hot tip, Kayla! 💖

  • @vivalaflav
    @vivalaflav Год назад +3

    Okay loving this 54321 tip. Might help me not blackout at the grocery store. 😂

  • @HunterHays-y9u
    @HunterHays-y9u 9 месяцев назад

    This video was so useful, thank you! Im gonna re-watch when going for my foodshop. ️

  • @lih1352
    @lih1352 6 месяцев назад

    You gave me a lot of inspiration. I’m looking for ideas on storing and preparing food

  • @urgrl_lexi
    @urgrl_lexi 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you. Love your way of meal prepping

  • @IzzyT.C
    @IzzyT.C Год назад +12

    This video was so useful, thank you! Im gonna re-watch when going for my foodshop. ❤️

  • @DesertIslandDisk
    @DesertIslandDisk Год назад +1

    How do you know how much meat to put in each portion? We freeze our meat in the package and then have to use the whole thing when making dinner

  • @itskristiialy
    @itskristiialy Год назад

    I just can’t get over how good your hair looks.

  • @selenavalenzuela6573
    @selenavalenzuela6573 Год назад +5

    Absolutely loved your video. I am super inspired to try out all of your tips!!! I love your content! Thank you so much for explaining everything, and for making it more relatable. 😊

  • @Sof_rha
    @Sof_rha Год назад +2

    Thanks for all the tips❤ also I love the friends themed door and the fact that your video playlists are friends themed lol

  • @kristinb4535
    @kristinb4535 Год назад +7

    Super helpful and motivating!

  • @shonnap3074
    @shonnap3074 Год назад +1

    Love the Friends frame on your door!

  • @Mandy138Cool
    @Mandy138Cool Год назад +1

    Bulk veggies and meats: shout out to your local pasture and grass fed farms! Get it shipped to you!

  • @ucfgoldenknightsqb
    @ucfgoldenknightsqb Год назад +4

    You gave a lot of great tips. Thanks! 👍

  • @heatherk569
    @heatherk569 10 месяцев назад

    I found this extremely helpful, and really geniune and relateable. Thank you

  • @JustYourAvarageJoe
    @JustYourAvarageJoe 17 дней назад

    Great video can you help me I hate cooking I don’t want to meal prep but need too/ have too I work out of town and a lot of the time all I have to cook with is a electric skillet 2 weeks at a time. Edit I’ll eat anything and everything but mushrooms

  • @ashleyl7016
    @ashleyl7016 Год назад +1

    Those “snicker” dates are so good! 1 or 2 curb the sweet tooth

  • @Jen-sp9yu
    @Jen-sp9yu Год назад +3

    Wow, there's a lot of good tips on here! Thanks! 😊

  • @terezavejdovska6742
    @terezavejdovska6742 4 месяца назад

    Very nicely made and very good video. Thank you! 😊

  • @deded1057
    @deded1057 Год назад +1

    Great tips and presentation! If I had to choose between a fridge and a freezer - I'd choose a freezer. Can't live without (at least don't want to 😉)

  • @mariasourla9710
    @mariasourla9710 Год назад

    how often do you go to the supermarket girl?!

  • @amandaallen4194
    @amandaallen4194 10 месяцев назад

    I’m definitely praying!

  • @supercat1969
    @supercat1969 Год назад +1

    your eyes are soooooooo beautiful i have to watch twice to actually listen what your words! wow.

  • @Victoria-Vixen
    @Victoria-Vixen Год назад +1

    This helped me so much, thank you. You're so pretty by the way! 💕

  • @madelinebradley6952
    @madelinebradley6952 Год назад +4

    Wait what’s wrong with tuna…? 😅

    • @mandypdx
      @mandypdx Год назад +1

      Mercury. That’s why pregnant women are not supposed to consume it

  • @aazaasaa
    @aazaasaa Год назад +2

    2:35 ok i know what you're saying is important but look at Daphne 😍😭

  • @aubreegass179
    @aubreegass179 Год назад

    Where did you get that top??? 😍 great info

  • @annaspeaks373
    @annaspeaks373 Год назад +2

    When I am so lazy and I eat vegetables by chewing, thanks I can do that🤞

  • @IslanderT
    @IslanderT 11 месяцев назад

    That Lesser Evil popcorn is delicious and I wish it wasn't diet food marketed.

  • @shafiaasultan5636
    @shafiaasultan5636 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for all the efforts

  • @Taylor-kj2gs
    @Taylor-kj2gs Год назад

    This is super helpful, do you have any ideas of easy meals, or something if last min youre struggling to get that drive to meal prep? For example, as a person who struggles with depression, there will be some weeks where i just dont have the drive to do anything, and thats where ill just give up and buy the school meals. Im really trying to save though, so i just dont want to get stuck in that loop again

  • @audrablue515
    @audrablue515 Год назад

    Loving the vid and the info and totally here for it. Then the cat appeared.....OMG 🥰😍🤩

  • @Pops2
    @Pops2 Год назад +1

    No orange hands for days when you buy pre-peeled butternut squash.😅

  • @XHatsuneMikuX
    @XHatsuneMikuX 4 месяца назад +3

    "You're an adult now" no sorry I'm just a 13 yo girl that got sick of my mum cooking salmon every night for dinner😭

  • @love-risa
    @love-risa 4 месяца назад

    You manifested your 100k !

  • @EmiliaTaylor-yg8zv
    @EmiliaTaylor-yg8zv 9 дней назад +223

    Why isn’t everyone talking about Woman's Weight Loss Secrets: The Unspoken Truth ebook? It’s seriously the best thing I’ve read on weight loss

  • @abbiebanks1197
    @abbiebanks1197 9 месяцев назад

    Do you do this for 1 person like if you were using the 54321 thing for 2 ppl would you double that or keep it as 54321? Sorry ik thats probably confusing lol

    • @Secretlifeofprincess
      @Secretlifeofprincess 8 месяцев назад

      You’d still follow the rule of how many different types of foods, but just buy enough for the two of you

  • @KB-hs7vh
    @KB-hs7vh Год назад +1

    Attn Kayla! Thank you for the heros discount tip for olipop! Did you know Brooks Running started a sports medicine discount (PTAs included!). It’s huge, like 60% off I think. Please keep these hot tips coming! You are amazing, darling! 💖💖💖

  • @thebalancedbiteregina
    @thebalancedbiteregina 4 месяца назад

    I agree you need the sweets

  • @mariad3011
    @mariad3011 Год назад

    Great video! Have you tried Unreal candy? I'm loving those now....😀

  • @bethanycolley5352
    @bethanycolley5352 Год назад

    Does cheese fit in the little treats category?

    • @sofiad6713
      @sofiad6713 Год назад +1

      If you consider it a treat, go for it!

  • @dinafares5113
    @dinafares5113 2 месяца назад

    Yes i need this video

  • @alexachenbach821
    @alexachenbach821 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thx for sharing 😊

  • @jessicalramirez
    @jessicalramirez Год назад +2

    Wait why would they put the freezer handle like that?😂

  • @hafsanasim-ul-haq6230
    @hafsanasim-ul-haq6230 Год назад

    So 1 of each for each meal?

  • @dariayankovskaya2283
    @dariayankovskaya2283 8 месяцев назад +1

    "sorry? you are an adult now"🤣

  • @AngelaSeverns
    @AngelaSeverns 3 месяца назад

    My question is what are the prices for everything now... Inflation is a b!tch
    This is the first video I've ever seen and enjoy it

  • @nakishaclemons2936
    @nakishaclemons2936 11 месяцев назад +8

    I love that you acknowledged people with disabilities having limitations in the kitchen and not shaming the purchase of what works best for an individuals life style🤌 ❤

  • @footylibrary
    @footylibrary 3 месяца назад

    Underrated vid

  • @taylortoews3909
    @taylortoews3909 Год назад +3

    You’re hairs look amazing

  • @nelled6240
    @nelled6240 3 месяца назад

    Thank you

  • @catinacheatwood3084
    @catinacheatwood3084 Год назад +1

    Very informational video ❤

  • @emgogo8925
    @emgogo8925 Год назад

    These are great tips!

  • @Cagecreations
    @Cagecreations Год назад

    Great suggestions!

  • @nadnan421
    @nadnan421 Год назад

    Love your makeup look here

  • @kaylahuckenpoehler1234
    @kaylahuckenpoehler1234 9 месяцев назад

    First video I've seen of yours I immediately subscribed cause your personality and your beautiful we also have the same name but I over all enjoyed watching your video. 😊...I am also a fan of tuna and am getting a cat i got excited when I saw yours. 😅😍

  • @sudididnotdache
    @sudididnotdache 2 месяца назад

    Alcohol for me 6:26

  • @2squeakiepigs418
    @2squeakiepigs418 Год назад

    Kayla have you tried the “friends”,diet … since you are such a fan?

  • @vivyabarathi
    @vivyabarathi Год назад

    you have the prettiest blue eyes!!

  • @Gabriella-vo4oh
    @Gabriella-vo4oh Год назад

    brilliant vid!

  • @anonmouse7900
    @anonmouse7900 Год назад +1

    You should make a t shirt that says whatever works. I'd buy 😢

  • @user-nlvmruu
    @user-nlvmruu Год назад

    LOL POPSICLES I love it

  • @earnold9099
    @earnold9099 9 месяцев назад

    Frozen meat can last for twelve months

  • @Stevielinguine
    @Stevielinguine 9 месяцев назад

    Holy moly, Anne Hathaway and Lindsay Lohan

  • @shaunaleessnackidies
    @shaunaleessnackidies 9 месяцев назад

    Good ideas, just know EVOO is a low heat oil or it becomes carcinogenic aka cancer causing. Great video! 😊❤

  • @FacebookQueen
    @FacebookQueen 8 месяцев назад

    I’m going to try this in my new place

  • @yunggchina
    @yunggchina 10 месяцев назад

    Wait ily 😂

  • @asiaisme7107
    @asiaisme7107 Год назад

    100k I subscribed.

  • @stardreamer1261
    @stardreamer1261 6 месяцев назад

    Maybe get a chest freezer, they are like under 200 dollars and it will change your life

  • @anonmouse7900
    @anonmouse7900 Год назад

    Fats: olive oil, avocado

  • @ChiiyoMeroko25
    @ChiiyoMeroko25 10 месяцев назад

    You should try to reduce your meat and Fish consume for your Health and for The environment 😊

  • @shintarogoro700
    @shintarogoro700 Год назад

    I guess im a rabbit or something

  • @CarsonJames10175
    @CarsonJames10175 3 месяца назад

    Marry me