Meal Prep

The Art of Simple Meal Prep: A Dietitian’s Guide

A dietitian's practical guide to no-fuss meal prep — start simple, stay consistent, and build from there.

December 21, 2023

Food for Thought: Cottage Cheese

Cottage cheese is having a TikTok moment, but not all brands are equal — here's how to pick the healthiest one.

September 7, 2023

Recipe Challenge: Spicy Sriracha Tuna Stuffed Sweet Peppers

Ten minutes, a can of tuna, and mini sweet peppers — an easy, spicy lunch you can prep ahead and double easily.

July 6, 2023

Summer Meal Prep: Tips for Success

Summer's abundance of fresh produce makes it the perfect season to level up your meal prep game.

June 6, 2023

Meal Prep Ideas if You’re Short on Time

Meal prepping saves time, money, and stress — here are practical ideas for even the busiest schedules.

May 5, 2023

Recipe Challenge: Lentil Salad

With 10 grams of protein and 5.5 grams of fiber per serving, this lentil salad is a meal-prep powerhouse.

April 21, 2023

Grocery Spotlight: Frozen Staples From Cascadian Farm

Looking to do more meal prepping at home, but short on time? Or maybe you’d like to expand your variety of emergency staples to keep in the freezer? We have some frozen options for you to try, and they’re all VLCD-friendly!

April 14, 2023

Best Meal Delivery Services & Meal Kits

There is no shortage of available meal delivery services (nor meal kit options)! Our members frequently ask about our favorite options so we thought we would share some standouts here.

March 31, 2023

Food for Thought: Building Fast Healthy Meals at Trader Joe’s (Updated!)

If you've ever asked the question \"how can I make a healthy meal when I don’t have a lot of time?\" this blog post is your answer!

July 8, 2022

Food for Thought: Template Meal Plan

Template meal planning is the idea of using a simple formula to create your weekly menu. Nutrition Specialist Kathy explains!

April 1, 2022

Recipe Challenge: Instant Pot / Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

Shredded chicken is super basic recipe that can dressed up any way you like, and mix-and-matched with other food components to build a balanced meal! It's the perfect meal prep protein.

February 5, 2022

Food for Thought: Quick Healthy Cooking With “Prepcipes”

Dietitian Danielle shares how a combo of flavors can help you put a flavorful meal on the table in less than 30 minutes!

September 23, 2021