What You Should Consider For Your Weekly Keto Meal Prep

Meal prepping without a plan can be downright disastrous. Everything needs to be outlined ahead of time if you want to succeed, including what you want to make, when you’re going to make it, how you’re going to store it, and even your shopping trip.

First things first: Choose the right assortment of keto meals. Take into consideration factors such as quantity and what keeps well, because some foods store better than others. For example, ceviche in the middle of August may be an enticing low-carb dish, but a huge batch of bean-less chili makes more sense. Generally, fish doesn’t keep past a few days, per the USDA, and stews and soups tend to taste better the longer they sit. And unfortunately, a popular keto-friendly fruit, the avocado, just isn’t cut out to be prepped ahead of the week. Also, keep in mind the ingredients you’ll be using. Does that chili call for a tablespoon of cilantro? Pick some other recipes that also use the herb so the rest of the bunch doesn’t wilt in your crisper.

Peruse Instagram accounts and your favorite keto blogs so you can start a collection of dishes that sound appealing. Once prep day comes along you’ll have an arsenal of low-carb recipes to choose from.

Once your recipes are chosen, make your shopping list. Keep it organized by sections and layout of the store. Keto means you’ll be spending most of your time shopping for fresh meats such as poultry, ground beef, and breakfast sausage. Don’t forget your keto-friendly…