Meal Prep for the Week - Mind Over Munch Kickstart Series

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  • Опубліковано 10 січ 2015
  • Check out my basic meal prep tips and EASY meal prep ideas, including a healthy bean salsa, chicken meal prep, and more! AND we are at our week 2 check-in! How are your goals going? What kind of progress are you seeing? Comment below!
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  • @RobinOrzo
    @RobinOrzo 7 років тому +9

    I've been meal prepping for about 2 months now and I've lost around 25 pounds. Portioning out your food before hand is so important and helpful! I love the ziplock Baggie ideal for individual portions, gonna try that!

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  7 років тому

      That's fantastic!! Thank you so much for giving it a try :) glad it's been working in your life!

    • @msneedtoknow1
      @msneedtoknow1 6 років тому

      RobinOrzo
      Question? Is it kept frozen because the bag sometimes melt before the food it hot.

    • @ucppww9934
      @ucppww9934 5 років тому

      RobinOrzo cookbook

  • @sereneebaby
    @sereneebaby 8 років тому +100

    I don't meal prep, but after seeing this I think I might start. This was a lot different from other meal prep videos.

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому +2

      +sereneebaby Yeah! The great thing about meal prep is it can be as simple or complex as you want! You don't HAVE to prep every meal if you don't want :) Check out my whole meal prep playlist if you'd like! ua-cam.com/play/PLt2c0hX1aB8pDTXK_Vk10cDza8nx05fp4.html Cheers!

    • @Chicken_Godd___
      @Chicken_Godd___ 8 років тому +2

      +Kay M I get overwhelmed too..I have kids so I always consider meal planning snd prepping but grt overwhelmed at the thought

    • @RAP-qb6cy
      @RAP-qb6cy 8 років тому

      Agreed!!!

  • @patticuva1281
    @patticuva1281 7 років тому +15

    for perfect boiled eggs, place eggs in pan, cover with cool water, bring to rapid boil, turn heat off and let sit 10 min in covered pan. perfect every time. you're wecome

    • @Alyssaj1236
      @Alyssaj1236 7 років тому +2

      that's what I do. perfect every time.

    • @pattieldred9678
      @pattieldred9678 7 років тому

      yeah why did she punch a hole in them

  • @butterpecan111
    @butterpecan111 7 років тому

    I am so grateful for UA-cam! Bringing people like you into my home is helping me to improve my quality of life. Thank you

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  7 років тому +1

      That's so amazing, what a huge compliment!! Thank you! I am truly honored to be a part of your health journey, and I'm so glad this channel is something positive in your life :) :)

  • @RAP-qb6cy
    @RAP-qb6cy 8 років тому +24

    There are TONS of videos like this but this one is the creme de la creme!!! Thank u:)

  • @sarahwhite8698
    @sarahwhite8698 8 років тому +9

    I meal prep three recipes and then I can switch out between lunch and dinner and I don't get bored. I also use the large muffin pans to make the egg soufflé muffins. Instead of chopping onions and veggies all day to put into it, I buy a bag of Birds Eye Protein Blends, specifically the Southwest flavor and put a spoonful of it in each muffin. The sweet potato's do triple duty by eating them as a side dish, and I blend some up with honey and Greek yogurt for a snack or breakfast and a couple are left over in the fridge as something to nibble on. I am loving food prepping. I have been doing it for 4 months. I spend on average less than $70 a week on food and I have lost 25 pounds. Thanks for the new ideas I got from this video.

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому +1

      +Sarah White Wow! You have got the food prep DOWN! That is fantastic, and congrats on your success! Meal prepping really makes a huge difference in my success, too - if I do it, I stay on track, and if I don't, I don't. So glad you found the video useful, thank you for watching! :)

    • @msneedtoknow1
      @msneedtoknow1 6 років тому

      Sarah White
      That is great Ms Sarah, very excited and encouraging. I have to lose 150 pounds, so I really want this to work for but can't afford $70 week on food. I told my nutritionist that is why I don't eat breakfast or lunch every other day. I find myself to be irritated and still hungry.any one else with this issue? Who to handle this? Thank you.

  • @cclatinchic1
    @cclatinchic1 8 років тому

    I've only begun meal-prepping a couple of weeks ago. I'm glad you don't make ALL meals but instead just focus on making life and clean-eating easier. Thank you! I don't feel as overwhelmed!

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому

      +Fanny Chirinos-Tober Absolutely!! So glad you're feeling less overwhelmed. There are all types of meal prep for different types of people... I personally find I'm more successful with just the basics :)

  • @marshabalderrama8903
    @marshabalderrama8903 6 років тому

    Mind Over Munch. You are wonderful I am going to mimic all of your great tips and I have a chopper like yours, I'm going to use it. I never thought of doing that thank you so much.

  • @Mitigger1
    @Mitigger1 7 років тому +40

    I need that veggie chopper in my life!

  • @Trilogymediafan
    @Trilogymediafan 9 років тому +25

    Can you do a video on meal prep for travelers? Like if a person has to go stay in a hotel for a week - what can you reasonably bring on a plane, what can you do if your hotel room has or does not have refrigerator or microwave?

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  9 років тому +5

      Awesomewad great suggestion! Thank you!

    • @Teamcore24
      @Teamcore24 9 років тому +3

      Yea that's a great idea 👍

    • @SmilyLily1996
      @SmilyLily1996 9 років тому +1

      Great idea!
      I was on a trip once where just getting there took around 1.5 days and it was pretty hard to figure out what to take with me...

    • @nimusisodia4718
      @nimusisodia4718 6 років тому

      Teamcore24 in my

  • @cekane88
    @cekane88 8 років тому

    I like this video because unlike most meal prep videos most of the content is actual meal prep rather than non stop talking for half of it then a sped up shot of someone cutting up vegetables. Very good!

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому

      +Cat Kane :) Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!!

  • @SurvivingasMom
    @SurvivingasMom 8 років тому +1

    Fantastic advice. I'm gonna try it. Thanks for sharing.

  • @yolandanolliestrengthsport4438
    @yolandanolliestrengthsport4438 8 років тому +5

    Great video, I am a bodybuilder in training season, your videos are very helpful. May God bless you and your family always.

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому

      +Yolanda Nollie Awesome!! I don't compete but lifting is my chosen form of fitness

    • @yolandanolliestrengthsport4438
      @yolandanolliestrengthsport4438 8 років тому

      :-) Awesome, I am always excited as well as honored to watch and learn from your videos. :-)

  • @josephinetyree1476
    @josephinetyree1476 8 років тому +13

    OK this young woman is GREAT !!! Just found her video's and will subscribe WOW :)
    AND she RINCES...all her canned n fresh veggies.....YAHOOOO...
    YOU GO GIRL....gonna watch again....I want that 'chopper' :) ...Keep up the GREAT work....!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @stefaniacattaneo3802
    @stefaniacattaneo3802 7 років тому

    Watching all of your meal prep videos for ideas! I love your creative and healthy menu ideas that I can adapt for kids. Thx!

  • @ckdoll
    @ckdoll 9 років тому +1

    love how the inside of my fridge looks organized, thanks for the kick in the butt I needed.

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  9 років тому

      ckdoll You are welcome! I have to come back to this to even motivate myself sometimes lol! :)

  • @sammisweeti26
    @sammisweeti26 8 років тому +83

    Small tip but you should get tops for your "protein portion" containers instead of using plastic bags in order to cut down on plastic wastage. Just a small thing. Great video!! :)

    • @theroomnumber5210
      @theroomnumber5210 8 років тому +4

      +Sammi Trus True, I feel bad using zip lock bags because that is just more waste into the landfill. I prefer using reusable lunch boxes.

    • @rosasareblue
      @rosasareblue 8 років тому +10

      +Sammi Trus I wash and reuse the ziplock bags when I'm finished with them.

    • @jegram5106
      @jegram5106 8 років тому +1

      rosasareblue good job !

    • @evahaunted8183
      @evahaunted8183 8 років тому +10

      +leccah use glass jars (masson, or reuse old sauce/jam jars :) a bit heavier yes but worth not polluting!

    • @pribehvlny
      @pribehvlny 8 років тому +6

      +Sammi Trus Not only plastic bags for the meat, but when having time to prepare food for whole week, she could cook the beans and chickpeas.. I don't know how it's in US but in Czech Republic there's not really a good way to "recycle" cans.

  • @venessatalbert4602
    @venessatalbert4602 6 років тому +3

    You are my saving grace! I have been blesses to have found you and your channel! I still watch and use these same recipes for me and my family and they are just as good as they were when I first made them! The broccoli soup is killer!😍 Thank you so much! Goal for 2018.....get a veggie chopper!!!

  • @Larae-fu8yu
    @Larae-fu8yu 7 років тому

    love your videos I love the ones you show everything you prep at the end you have what you would have for each day more of those please basic quick simple meal ideas and prep I'm about thanks love!😊

  • @helenmarshall5705
    @helenmarshall5705 4 роки тому

    I have one of those veggie choppers. I just love it. Those little cubes are so satisfying!

  • @alishainc
    @alishainc 8 років тому +20

    this video is so well done!!!!

  • @koskoz
    @koskoz 8 років тому +54

    Nice video.
    Btw, don't seal containers with hot food in it, bacteria will dramatically spread.

    • @sevrinaanastasia
      @sevrinaanastasia 6 років тому +3

      Its also not safe to store hot foods in plastic because of the BPA.

    • @alishadawn6636
      @alishadawn6636 5 років тому +1

      koskoz yeah it has to be room temp or will spoil

    • @JulieTiger
      @JulieTiger 4 роки тому +5

      I've heard folks say this about hot food before, and it's absolutely not true... heat kills bacteria. If you put hot food into an airtight container and close it up before it cools you're much less likely to get bacteria in it... it's the same process used in canning.. the idea is to sterilize with heat before bacteria in the environment can enter in.

    • @JulieTiger
      @JulieTiger 4 роки тому +2

      @@sevrinaanastasia BPA had a lot of fear-mongering associated with estrogenic effects years ago, and they all turned out to be hype. Bisphenol A has not been shown to be even remotely harmful to human health in meta-studies; it turns out your body converts BPA to an inactive form if you get it into your body from any form of hard plastic. If you see brands still advertising that they're BPA-free it's purely an advertising strategy at this point for people that don't read the literature on this. If BPA had a negative measurable effect, it would be removed from the market by the FDA; they have pretty strict standards on this and did years of follow-up study. BPA is found in hard plastics and resins, CDs, and many dental devices; not in your typical soft food containers.

  • @caz4134
    @caz4134 9 років тому

    Just discovered your channel and I'm obsessed! You've definitely inspired me to up my food-prep game and given me some awesome recipes to try. And you're so personable and fun to watch! I'm so excited to see all your future videos. Keep it up :)

  • @robertbecker3038
    @robertbecker3038 9 років тому +1

    Great little video. This shows people how to prep in a way that they are more likely to stick to. LOVE THE POSITIVE, CAN DO ATTITUDE. Thanks

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  9 років тому

      Robert Becker thank you! So glad you enjoyed :) I want to show people that there is more than one way to meal prep for success!!

  • @BrianTurnerOfficial
    @BrianTurnerOfficial 9 років тому +55

    I love your swagger and style, very entertaining camera personality :)

  • @vixdix1901
    @vixdix1901 8 років тому +10

    Loved it but, you sealed those baggies hot probally for the video but.....you should let them cool first or the condensation causes bacteria to grow quickly and and it will spoil faster.
    I'm a cook who loves meal prep great plan to keep healthy food on hand. Great video!

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому +5

      +Vix DIx I discuss this in a recent video on how to store prepped food- it's been proven to be safe to store food when it's warm. Cheers!

    • @monaymonay7446
      @monaymonay7446 7 років тому +3

      Mind Over Munch I believe you because package food companies obviously don't let food cool before packing it would drastically slow inventory plus it's done with machinery in the fastest way possible yet we all eat it and are fine.

    • @msneedtoknow1
      @msneedtoknow1 6 років тому

      Vix DIx
      Thank you for that information. I didn't realize that.

    • @msneedtoknow1
      @msneedtoknow1 6 років тому

      Okay, who is right, because I don't want to get sick or died.

  • @livinglovinglifewithpcos2517
    @livinglovinglifewithpcos2517 9 років тому

    I really enjoyed this video and the ideas that you had about preparing food for the week. Thanks for the inspiration.

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  9 років тому +1

      Living & Loving Life with PCOS you bet! Another is coming soon :)

  • @melindajenkins5237
    @melindajenkins5237 8 років тому

    I just want to say, I recently found your channel and I am obsessing over your videos!!!! Healthy is so accessible, with your how to on meal prep, to the video where you show healthy options "if you have to" eat out at fast food places, and your mind over munch videos!! I am a college student, so canned beans and one minute brown rice are great options for sides and inexpensive and most of your recipes include under 5 ingredients and 2 ingredient recipes AMAZING!!! This food prep video (just at the broccoli soup portion, but had to stop and say is a big help and can't wait to watch the rest!!! Thanks for sharing and have a blessed day!!!

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому

      Melinda Jenkins :) Thank you!!! I'm so glad you are finding the videos and recipes useful and enjoyable :) Your enthusiasm motivates and inspires me!! I will keep those easy recipes coming, and LOTS of meal prep too!

  • @bustles
    @bustles 8 років тому +13

    I want to know what you plan on doing with the chopped peppers. Are they for salad? A snack? To put in recipes? Just curious why they are chopped. Thanks :)

    • @kg941
      @kg941 7 років тому +3

      I usually chop my veggies like this too... I sautee them and add quinoa or jasmine rice with a little salt and pepper. Or sometimes I do a veggie omelet with avocado.

    • @Nu_Wen
      @Nu_Wen 7 років тому +1

      Jessica Bustle it makes eating it and using it in recipes convenient. instead of cutting it up when you need it, you cut it in bulk so when you need it you only need to use it.

    • @sharonhall2277
      @sharonhall2277 5 років тому

      You can also freeze peppers. I cut mine in at least quarter portions.

  • @Spadesandshades
    @Spadesandshades 9 років тому +2

    I plan every single meal a week in advance only because I snack too much and even with a meal prep i'll eat way too many eggs or way too much salsa if I don't limit my portions! Great video :)

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  9 років тому +2

      Spades Shades I totally understand! Everyone's meal prep is different, and that's what I wanted to share- a lot of people think it has to be one way or another but it doesn't- a little OR a lot of prep can help! Cheers!

  • @kelsieolono1226
    @kelsieolono1226 9 років тому

    I love your channel so much. You have taught me that eating fresh healthy food can be easy, customizable, and fun. I am a competitive figure skater and it is crucial for me to keep a slender fit body. Your channel and e-books have made it so fun and easy. I would say keep up the good work but you are beyond good so keep up the amazing work!

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  9 років тому

      Kelsie Olono You are amazing! Thank you for your support, I can't tell you how much your sweet comment means. It really does motivate me to continue and do more. So so glad you're finding all of the resources valuable and entertaining, and that you are able to incorporate them into your awesome and unique lifestyle! Makes it all worth it :) Cheers!

  • @Aureliz
    @Aureliz 8 років тому +1

    i absolutely loved how everything is organized! I might try this method, i love it. Thank u so much

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому

      +Lely My pleasure! It's the only way I will actually meal prep lol

  • @SouluxeScents
    @SouluxeScents 9 років тому +3

    I usually make my breakfast and snacks/salads the night before and I make dinner fresh then make more for lunch the next day. Then I always make enough rice or Ill make double portions of my protein so I can just grab it :) Im weird about having full meals in the fridge for 6 or 7 days haha

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  9 років тому

      Leesha Houlden That's great! I need double portions of protein, too!

  • @mules8662
    @mules8662 8 років тому +493

    I just can't watch americans cutting away half the strawberry and throwing away half the bell pepper… why??? just why??
    noone in europe does that. we cut around the green stemm and separate the green from the strawberry with the fingers. not with a knife…

    • @delilaha
      @delilaha 8 років тому +32

      +Sonja Inreiter Yeah. It's true.. However, most of what she cut wasn't ripe. If you're eating berries out of season then the ends are really bitter and woody. It would be better to wait until they are actually ripe or just choose a different fruit for the time of year. Her berries were probably shipped across the country on a truck for a few days prior to arriving at her grocery store.

    • @vesa87
      @vesa87 8 років тому +34

      ehm actually in Europe they also do that... ;)

    • @mules8662
      @mules8662 8 років тому +15

      vesa87 in my area they don’t. probably because we eat ripe fruit here. idk

    • @vesa87
      @vesa87 8 років тому +17

      Well, we don't always have perfectly ripe strawberies ;) if you do, lucky you...

    • @jegram5106
      @jegram5106 8 років тому +41

      I know what u mean. It was painful watching the strawbery being thrown away. We simply pinch the green leaves off the fruit n wash and munch!! Food wastage man!!!

  • @coffeechatgirl
    @coffeechatgirl 8 років тому

    I am so excited that I found your channel. I don't know why I have such a hard time with meal prep. You are right it doesn't have to be hard. So I'm going to move forward and get your eBook. Can't wait. Thanks!!!

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому

      I hope you enjoy! You can do as much or little as you want, it takes some practice too. I've been doing it a while now and have it down so in about 2 hours on Sunday I can get all 7 days worth of food prepped for me and Christian! Saves me so much time during the week!

  • @joisea9509
    @joisea9509 9 років тому

    This was a wonderful post. I thoroughly enjoyed it and am inspired to start prepping for my own success.

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  9 років тому

      Joise A so glad you're inspired! Meal prepping really helped me start to stay on track!!! :)

  • @venessatalbert4602
    @venessatalbert4602 7 років тому +6

    I am a new subscriber and I must say that I am loving your channel! Although I am not a vegan or vegetarian, I love vegetarian meals and try to incorporate at least two meat free meals a week. I'm a culinary student and I am looking for nutritional and fulfilling meals and snacks to help me get a healthier lifestyle. I have fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and iron deficiency anemia. I am also a heavy bleeder during my time of the month and am always tired and exhausted. I have to remind myself to even eat because I'm so tired and drained. Any ideas or suggestions for me would be appreciated. I love meal prep because I am a wife and mother of seven and it helps especially when I'm going through a fibromyalgia flare up like I am now. I can't wait to see what you do next. I'm excited about g

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  7 років тому +3

      Welcome to the channel! So glad to have you here :) and thank you for your kind words! I'm also not a vegan or vegetarian, but I do choose a lot of plant-based foods in my own life, and I want this channel to welcome all lifestyle choices! It sounds like you're dealing with some challenging health conditions, and I admire your active interest in your health! Meal prep definitely helps me the most with saying on track with healthy eating, and REMEMBERING to eat on those busy days. It's the ultimate way to make eating and health more convenient. SO excited to share the rest of 2017 with you! All the best to you and your family

    • @amygulliver9039
      @amygulliver9039 6 років тому

      I know it's a bit late but what about overnight oats for a quick and easy breakfast

  • @aky19832001
    @aky19832001 7 років тому +76

    I would marry you based on your ability to meal prep skills.

  • @isabellabinion313
    @isabellabinion313 7 років тому

    I love that kind of can opener! I have the same one except in black!

  • @implorapace
    @implorapace 7 років тому

    I absolutely love this video! I always felt that meal prep was to big of a task to handle. I now realize that this is how I have been compromizing, doing the same thing, making bigger batches for the week. Thanks for opening my mind to different kinds of meal prep. This feels completely doable and more fun to me. Love it!

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  7 років тому

      I'm so glad you're finding it helpful, thank you! :)

  • @maggiewang1984
    @maggiewang1984 8 років тому +48

    I used to meal prep, but I find veggies go bad very fast and sometimes I can't use all of them before they go bad. What suggestions do you have to that?

    • @roxane1237
      @roxane1237 8 років тому +5

      +Maggie Wang Pickle them or put them in water+lemon juice after cutting them

    • @chellyo4792
      @chellyo4792 8 років тому +21

      +Maggie Wang I used to have that problem when I used fresh veggies. I switched to frozen and now I don't have that problem plus its more cost effective. also instead of prepping for a full week you could break it up and prep twice a week instead of just once :-)

    • @blessedcedes323
      @blessedcedes323 8 років тому +3

      Decide what you'll have got breakfast lunch and dinner, so when you go to the grocery store your only buying what you need for that week.

    • @4TheStalkerGirl
      @4TheStalkerGirl 8 років тому +7

      +Maggie Wang You could also do a soup or something with lots of veggies that you could froze so by the mid week you just have to take them out of the freezer!

    • @Jennifr1966
      @Jennifr1966 8 років тому +1

      +CHELSEA CORDERO When you use frozen, do you wait before cooking the veggies, or are you saying that the frozen ones stay good longer?

  • @Kitty_Adventure_Vlogs
    @Kitty_Adventure_Vlogs 8 років тому +21

    How long does the chopped vegetables last in the glass jars? If you don't use them all in a week.

    • @topemeister3000
      @topemeister3000 8 років тому +1

      +Trinity Shadowstar Probably best to get rid of it after 5-7 days if it has been chopped or prepared in some way.

    • @lesbobettes
      @lesbobettes 8 років тому +2

      Put them in a smoothie or in a soup. :-)

  • @f.torres954
    @f.torres954 2 роки тому

    Love your meal prep series. Thank you.

  • @ashleyadam932
    @ashleyadam932 8 років тому +2

    So glad I found you in my suggestions!! My husband and I started meal prepping using the guidelines (4 pages) from his trainer while I was on maternity leave and it was WAY too time consuming. So after 2 weeks I gave up. I will definitely be getting the e-book and now a Subscriber on here!

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому

      +AbcsofLife oh awesome!! I know that some people think meal prep has to be a certain way, but it doesn't! It can totally be modified to suit your lifestyle. I prep differently even based on the week I have! I hope you find your meal prepping journey helpful on this next try, I think the eBook will really help!

  • @Muslimah33
    @Muslimah33 8 років тому +16

    Why dirty so many bowls to portion the turkey?

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому +2

      +TwinkieToes lol, I guess I love doing dishes! You can portion the turkey however you want :)

  • @yoya4766
    @yoya4766 8 років тому +7

    Prep in moderation is good but chopping veg and storing for a week isn't a great because the nutritional value diminishes.

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому +2

      +Simon Finch I just chop the basics :) Cheers!

    • @yoya4766
      @yoya4766 8 років тому +2

      +Mind Over Munch Even 'basics' spoil. But do it anyway - nutritional value is so over rated

    • @cbcxxo
      @cbcxxo 8 років тому +11

      +Simon Finch she feels the same way I do, In that I'd rather eat my veggies with a little diminished nutrition than not at all. If they're not prepped, I don't have the time to eat them.

  • @libbycosner930
    @libbycosner930 8 років тому

    You do your prep a lot like I do. Prep the veggies and it's so much easier not to be lazy about putting something together when you're really tired.

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому

      +KISSArmy Libby Exactly! Just do the minimum amount to set you up for easier cooking throughout the week :)

  • @teresafinnerty207
    @teresafinnerty207 5 років тому

    I menu plan and meal prep. Back to school is coming and I am trying to get ahead of the game. Would love healthy freezer ideas. One for now and one for the freezer kinda thing. Love your knowledge!

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  5 років тому

      nice! I have a few freezer meal prep videos :)

  • @Artvisiona
    @Artvisiona 8 років тому +20

    Please don't put hot food in plastic !

  • @yoya4766
    @yoya4766 8 років тому +8

    Not a good idea putting hot food into plastic freezer bags. Just let it cool first.

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому +1

      +Simon Finch sure you can!

    • @yoya4766
      @yoya4766 8 років тому +1

      Feel free to do so!

    • @EileneWright
      @EileneWright 7 років тому

      yes it is a good idea, show me your proof that it's bad and I will show you the proof that it's not bad...deal?

  • @arifali6762
    @arifali6762 5 років тому

    Great info thx for making and sharing.

  • @MrGallinaro
    @MrGallinaro 6 років тому

    Another outstanding, informative, and enjoying video! Blessings!

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  6 років тому

      Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed!! :)

  • @Kermanshow
    @Kermanshow 9 років тому +3

    Please cool or vent your food before packaging your food. Or at least stress that you should do so. You could get someone sick.

    • @evgenia
      @evgenia 7 років тому

      plentysashimi nope,not how it works, even if you store boiling food it's not going to go bad in 5-7 days in the fridge. Condensated water is not infective and all this food will be eaten weeks before mild starts to build up.

    • @Kermanshow
      @Kermanshow 7 років тому

      Yes it is. Have you taken any food safe courses? I'm a chef, so I take things like this seriously. Cooked food, in general, has a shelf life of only 3-4 days. Improper cooling causes bacteria to grow faster. The longer it takes food to cool, the faster bacteria grows. If you put hot "boiling" food in sealed containers it will stay at, we call, "The Danger Zone. This is how most people get sick. Granted, if you have a good immune system this may not affect you as much. I didn't mention anything about condensation being a source of infection. However, condensation does mean more moisture, and more moisture means a bigger breeding bed for bacteria.

    • @evgenia
      @evgenia 7 років тому

      plentysashimi I am a chemist,microbiologist in fact.If your immune system is so shitty you can not handle week old water you are already dying.You,as a chef touch unessesary food of many people,you are a spreading hazard as well as storage for months.Ofcourse you need to store it like it's the last nutrition on Earth,she doesn't.

    • @Kermanshow
      @Kermanshow 7 років тому +1

      Food safe. We take a mandatory course, every five years called "FOOD SAFE". We don't count on the fact that people have good immune systems. We actually feed young and old people who may have compromised immune system. People watching may have a weakened immune system. It's better to be safe than sorry. That is all. Being a chemist doesn't mean you're an expert on proper food handling. I'm from Canada, so I'm not sure what standards you have in your country (not insulting you) but, in canada, we learn that food can generally last 3 to 4 days.

  • @jadordiorre2
    @jadordiorre2 9 років тому

    Fantastic. Not only full of great guidance but entertaining and creative. Well done!

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  9 років тому

      Thank you! So glad you found it useful!

  • @AussieAngeS
    @AussieAngeS 9 років тому

    Great video hun, very helpful. Prepping is the way to go I do this and have been for 7 years.

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  9 років тому

      FitAnge S wow! That's true commitment! Props to you, girl! Inspiration!!! Thanks so much for the support :)

  • @caterraz
    @caterraz 9 років тому +1

    I tried the bean salsa yesterday and my husband loved it!!! Thank you for making such good videos!! xx

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  9 років тому

      Catalina Errázuriz Yeah! I love that salsa and keep it in the fridge every week :) Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed!

  • @K3153YKane
    @K3153YKane 7 років тому

    love the down to earth videos! that salsa looks amazing!

  • @beckyfischer7025
    @beckyfischer7025 8 років тому

    This makes me want to do meal prepping. I am currently meal planning and now I need to just do the meal prepping. I have found that by meal planning it causes me a lot less stress and now to add meal prepping I will have even less stress. Thank you for sharing.

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому

      +Becky Fischer my pleasure! I hope you find it useful :) Cheers!

  • @Whatworksthisworks
    @Whatworksthisworks 7 років тому

    I like every meal prepped! Thank you!

  • @jeannettea.5102
    @jeannettea.5102 8 років тому

    Love how you store food in Mason jars. It's practical and pretty. I'm not really a food prepper at this time, but I plan on doing it in the near future. Thanks!

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому

      +Jeannette A. my pleasure! making the food look appealing in my fridge honestly helps encourage me to eat it!! :) I hope you try prepping sometime, you don't have to do much :)

  • @ezclean7022
    @ezclean7022 7 років тому

    loved it n so much fun to watch.

  • @bunnbrianna
    @bunnbrianna 9 років тому

    This is the best meal prep video I have seen. I was so lost on what to do. This helped alot! SUBSCRIBED!! And I love this song!

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  9 років тому +1

      bunnbrianna Thank you! So glad you found it useful, we'll have another coming out soon :) Welcome to the channel!!

  • @carolopiyo2487
    @carolopiyo2487 7 років тому +2

    Another way would be forming a group (preferably people who know their way around the kitchen). So say 5 - 7 members in total, each makes one meal a week and then divide it equally in containers and you meet and divide it all up and the cycle continues.

  • @robolson1843
    @robolson1843 8 років тому

    Just fantastic! Thank you!

  • @tiffanybearden77
    @tiffanybearden77 6 років тому

    I am sitting in the kitchen with a huge haul of food. Been plugging away all day, cleaning and separating. I really like the way you did your prep so you aren't dedicated to having the same food for days!

  • @lexic3805
    @lexic3805 8 років тому

    Great Idea to do the prep or most of it for the week..I am going to give this a try.

  • @AlexDees55
    @AlexDees55 9 років тому

    Excellent ideas and the chef is adorable!

  • @annmarie6570
    @annmarie6570 8 років тому

    Everything looks so good! That soup looks awesome!

  • @valentinakavh
    @valentinakavh 8 років тому +1

    That was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen!! i'm motivated

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому

      +valentinakavh I love that, thank you!

  • @heidimcmahon9331
    @heidimcmahon9331 4 роки тому +1

    I need start meal prep!

  • @matthewwilson1833
    @matthewwilson1833 8 років тому +1

    this video made me subscribe!! :) youre awesome. love the personality im sure it makes the prep go faster and easier. just starting my journey to weight lost and this gave me the motivation i needed for the right kind of meal prep.

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому

      +Matthew Wilson yay! So glad you are feeling motivated, that inspires me :) Happy to have you here, welcome to the channel!

    • @matthewwilson1833
      @matthewwilson1833 8 років тому

      +Mind Over Munch of course :) i am definitely gonna check out some more videos when i have some free time. I'm really liking that veggie chopper, bend like a solid investment. I'll definitely look into that.

  • @michellecruz28
    @michellecruz28 9 років тому

    Omg! I have that chopper for almost 10 years now and NEVER knew to use it on veggies! I have ONLY used it for onions.. this has changed my life for sure!

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  9 років тому

      michellecruz28 Yes! It makes a world of difference!!! :)

  • @TheImperfectReader
    @TheImperfectReader 8 років тому +1

    How do you manage your time so efficiently while cooking so many things at once, I am so inspired!

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому +1

      +Ashley Burton I'm so glad you're inspired! Honestly, taking some time before prepping to plan out my prep day makes a WORLD of difference. I can be so much more efficient when I make my lists and plan beforehand :) My eBook breaks down the planning process if you're interested in more! mindovermunch.com/ebooks Cheers!

    • @TheImperfectReader
      @TheImperfectReader 8 років тому +1

      Yes, I was looking at that, thanks for sharing!

  • @corkscrewakia
    @corkscrewakia 8 років тому

    Great video !! This is the way I prefer to meal prep especially for 2 people. A well balanced food selection too thanks

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому

      awesome! Yes, having some items prepared in advanced really helps me throughout the week!

  • @akilahmorris6154
    @akilahmorris6154 9 років тому

    WOW, you make eating healthy easier. Your approach to food and nutrition is sustainable. I love the broccoli cheese soup. Please continue with this journey.

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  9 років тому

      Akilah Morris Smith So glad you're finding the channel helpful! Thank you so much for watching! And definitely try that soup! It's so tasty!! :)

  • @5Minutes4MommyYTV
    @5Minutes4MommyYTV 8 років тому

    I do exactly what you do. It's something I can maintain.

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому

      +5Minutes4MommyYTV exactly! Just the basics help keep me on track :)

  • @lifewithkaeisha
    @lifewithkaeisha 7 років тому

    Amazing! This is a really awesome way to meal prep - thanks!

  • @Iheart2cook
    @Iheart2cook 9 років тому

    Just found your videos. Love them. Thank you so much!! Subscribed.

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  9 років тому

      Iheart2cook Yay! I'm so glad you are enjoying :) Welcome to the channel! More to come each week!

  • @NhatNguyen-xh2tf
    @NhatNguyen-xh2tf 9 років тому

    A huge thank you to you!!!!

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  9 років тому

      Nhat Nguyen :) Thank you for watching!!

  • @TheMrsliferette
    @TheMrsliferette 8 років тому

    Great video! easy, different and fun. AND love your eye glasses :)

  • @WickedAliens
    @WickedAliens 7 років тому +1

    Simple and straight forward presentation, Loved it! Thanks so much, I will be starting this kind of meal plan right after my next grocery haul. Looks fairly easy and fun (:

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  7 років тому

      thank you so much!! :) I appreciate it

  • @bombticktick06
    @bombticktick06 8 років тому

    you're amazing! i just downloaded all of your books and can't wait to try everything!

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому

      +bombticktick06 :) Awesome!! I hope you enjoy them!!! They are my babies

  • @princesapia
    @princesapia 8 років тому

    You're amazing. Love this!

  • @simonettagiustini283
    @simonettagiustini283 7 років тому

    Love love love just started as of this week

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  7 років тому

      Fantastic! So glad you enjoyed this prep! :)

  • @ForthcommaAbby
    @ForthcommaAbby 9 років тому

    Last week was my first time meal prepping and I loved it! I did a bit of a combination: I prepped a three staples that could be combined or separated however I wanted and lots of fruit for healthy snacking. All in all, it ended up yielding about 8 meals, which was great for me. Ideally, I'd like to prep more, but I don't have enough space in my fridge. It helped a lot to know I was going home to a healthy, easy dinner each night.

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  9 років тому +1

      Abby Forth Yes! That's so great! Starting with 8 meals is fabulous, great job! I'm sure knowing how easy having that dinner readily available was will inspire you to give it a go again :) Keep it up!!

  • @Salma-xn7ic
    @Salma-xn7ic 7 років тому

    😍 I am in love with your channel thank you for your efforts to show us these nice video which really inspire me to do more healthy food. For my self I prepare full week meals and yah it toke a time to finish but from now I am gone try your way 👍🏼

  • @Noveleffect
    @Noveleffect 9 років тому

    Where have you been all my life?! I just got your unjunk food and meal prep ebook. I

  • @jennyapiag
    @jennyapiag 8 років тому

    I love it! So easy to replicate!

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому +1

      +Being Jenny Marie :) Awesome, thank you!

  • @neicibug4049
    @neicibug4049 9 років тому

    It looks so beautiful!!

  • @BGmamaJwife
    @BGmamaJwife 9 років тому

    This is totally helpful!! Thank you!!

  • @denisenoles3159
    @denisenoles3159 8 років тому +1

    Awesome meal prep video!!! Love the vegs in the jar.

  • @bootsclues5731
    @bootsclues5731 9 років тому

    thnks for sharing these recipe I can really do and looks like I can have a good meal

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  9 років тому

      cheche benny yeah! I like to keep my recipes easy :) Thanks!

  • @intuitive_duck
    @intuitive_duck 6 років тому

    I really love this idea! Prepping chopped veggies to add to whatever.

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  6 років тому

      yeah! Makes life easier throughout the week :)

  • @Lashika100
    @Lashika100 8 років тому

    GREAT VIDEO! KEEP THEM COMING!!!

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому

      +Lashika Riddle :) Absolutely! Check out more from my meal prep playlist!! :) Thank you! ua-cam.com/play/PLt2c0hX1aB8pDTXK_Vk10cDza8nx05fp4.html

  • @reignaedwards5885
    @reignaedwards5885 9 років тому

    The soup looks delightful!

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  9 років тому

      Reigna Edwards it's so tasty! Link is in the description for the recipe on my website :)

  • @lilianponce9572
    @lilianponce9572 9 років тому

    I meal prepped for the fist time ever today thanks to you and your awesome videos :]

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  9 років тому

      Lilian Ponce Yay! I'm so excited for you! Thank you for your support and best of luck on your meal prep journey! I know you'll love how much easier your healthy lifestyle becomes!

  • @Spasmofantenreturns
    @Spasmofantenreturns 7 років тому

    I always get in such a good mood when you play this tune in your videos😋

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  7 років тому +1

    • @Spasmofantenreturns
      @Spasmofantenreturns 7 років тому

      Mind Over Munch you're welcome, great recipes btw, you're one of my favourite youtubers☺️

  • @kingkay1300
    @kingkay1300 8 років тому

    Can honestly say I enjoyed this video thank you

  • @daricerobin
    @daricerobin 9 років тому

    Love this! Thanks.

  • @francineW1
    @francineW1 8 років тому

    I watched this video twice in a row and it got me so hungry now lol Thanks for sharing great ideas!

    • @MindOverMunch
      @MindOverMunch  8 років тому +1

      +Francine Washington lol my pleasure! Glad you got some ideas from it :) Cheers!