i tried meal prepping like a chef *game changing*

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[@KyleWitten]

For labels - use painters tape. Its adhesive isn't much stronger than a post-it note for easy removal for washing.

[@tresboujay]

As a former teacher I used this method to save my walls. 👍🏽

[@jackieworthington6892]

Excellent idea xxx

[@TwilightTearsStudio]

The other option is Freezer Tape & a sharpie. Then you’re using the same labeling method for anything that needs to go into the freezer.

[@ker_possible]

Carmy would agree

[@eliseross5289]

@@jackieworthington6892agreed

[@NattyRose]

I worked in hospitality for a few years and all of the food prep was done like this. Because of that I implemented the same routine in my house! its just so easy to eat balanced and its helping with my weight loss journey! the only thing is once its preped you have around 3 days to eat the food before it goes off. so I do freeze some of the prep for the middle of the week as well as create complete meals and freeze them just in case i fancy a microwave dinner instead. I do recommend investing on a vacum sealing containers and bags so your produce can stay fresher for longer! And also get the cutting box thats now all over amazon. it just cuts vegies in squares in one go and cuts down on prep!! saving time!

[@nouramouctar817]

The cutting box is a game changer for ingredients prep! People don’t use freezers enough! Freeze your produce/protein and your meals!

[@Aznemma666]

You did such a good job! Don’t forget that seeds, nuts, herbs and spices all count towards the “30 different things to help your microbiome” so you probably well hit your target of 20 🎯🤙🏼

[@WellWithHels]

Seeds and spices is such great shout! So easy to add to lots of things 🙏 x

[@shllybkwrm]

Yes and grains!

[@ivyclark70]

And beans.

[@acutee2]

I recently realized I hit like 22 vegs/fruit/seeds/nuts/legumes/herbs a day on average, plus I eat homemade yogurt (cheese, kefir, ayran), lactofermented pickles, and kombucha almost daily. I kinda don't understand the issue with hitting the target unless the weather is bad and the homemade stuffs temps go off or my balcony garden dies, because groceries are mad expensive.

[@annonone93]

I am ingredients household (celiac and vegetarian) what i have found for sauces it to also have stock: Plain Greek Yogurt (can use as a milk and sour cream sub) EVO Sesame Seed Oil Rice Wine Vinegar White Wine Vinegar Soy Sauce Lemon Concentrate - or lemons Chili Flake Garlic Powder Onion Powder Basil Dill Oregano Black Pepper Salt Smoked Paprika Brown Sugar - or molasses Corn Starch - or Tapioca flour/starch It looks like a lot but you have the foundation for majority of the major global cuisines and can make nearly any sauce (or a variant of it) . Plus you probably use in a decent amount of the ingredients in cooking anyway.

[@c.han.b_]

Heyy taz, this is amazing! I do 'ingrediënt prepping' for some time now and as a student it is really nice too. Something that I love is to freeze the spring onion. So once I buy it, I cut it all and put it in the small deli container and directly in the freezer. That way it doesn't go bad and in a stirfry you can just add it last minute and it will defrost in seconds! I don't eat peas that often, but if I buy it, it goes in the freezer as well. Having vegetables in the freezer is game changing!❤🎉 Keep it up!

[@c.han.b_]

Oohw and I saw that you had Pesto in a container. If I buy pesto, it stays in the jar it came in. When I make it, I pour it in ice cube holders and freeze it. Whenever you want pesto, you defrost it (because of the oil percentage it is done in seconds). I have seen people do this with minced garlic as well.. but I haven't done that yet. Making your own chili oil is also easy, but maybe that is one step to far😅🎉❤

[@annej5699]

Don't add blueberries to pancake batter. Make sure they are dry, pour your pancake and drop some on top. Cook, flip, cook, serve. This prevents berries from watering down the batter.

[@ima7333]

It’s best to portion out your starch (rice/quinoa). That way you can freeze it & simply pull 1 out to warm up in the microwave to eat w/ side/main dish of choice.

[@JonathanHoldorf]

I've been rewatching your older videos this week and it's incredible to see your growth in relation to food!!

[@pz4971]

Yeah, preprep is key. I do that when i return from the market. Wash & prepare all the fruits & veg, etc, then pick & choose through the week depending on my mood. Fresh, homegrown herbs in season & a well stocked dry herb/spice pantry in the winter are the key to diversity. Glad to see you experimenting, Taz!

[@hannahk1306]

You've given me a few ideas, thanks! If you want to reduce the prep time, a food processor to speed up chopping/grating or even pre-prepped frozen veg (cheaper than fresh) might be useful options. For your blueberry pancakes, you needed to make American or Scotch pancakes - just use self-raising flour instead of plain flour and they should rise a little. You can also add more flour for a thicker batter (although obviously don't add too much or it won't mix in properly and you'll end up with lumps of flour in your pancakes).

[@xongkkerije]

I haven't adopted the ingredient prep part, but the uniform containers and labeling / dating them has been a life saver for us.

[@tickledtoffee]

Getting ideas for prepped ingredients from a grocery shop is such a good idea! Their prepped ingredients are already designed to be easy to use and have a decent fridge-life span. Great idea!

[@learningto-cook]

😮 I thought the same! When food is preped it feels like a game 😊

[@sinkintostillness]

I think this could work for me too! I love having lots of different left overs that i can throw together as a meal so this seems sensible. Can also involve other members of my household for the prep on the shopping day and then it'd feel like even less work!

[@ahintea]

i was recently diagnosed with PCOS and finding it so hard to cook (never did much before) and meal prep. Basically everything I used to eat isn’t the best for me anymore and I have so many restrictions now (to prevent diabetes). This is really eye-opening and I think I will try it!

[@Collette-it9ft]

I was diagnosed with pcos 11 years ago and was type 2 diabetic. I'm now pre-diabetic...the best diet I have found is whole food diet/Mediterranean diet. Focus on foods in their most basic form or as near as you can instead of sugar use honey Wholemeal instead of white bread. My periods came back and I lost 4 stone. Also inositol, vitamin D and folic acid are a must!!

[@ahintea]

@@Collette-it9ft thank you so much. i’m definitely trying, i’m glad to hear your symptoms have been reversed

[@wendymalik6784]

Try an American pancake recipe. The batter is thicker and it gets fluffier than European ones.

[@hilmir]

so happy for you! usually for my weekly marinades, i either do a curry rub, miso pepper lemon, spicy mala or a soy sauce sesame! these are for my proteins. my carbs are quick oats, vermicelli, and some bread. so i do stir frys with vege, something the proteins go in them. usually they are airfried, or i even slice them thin to go into noodle soups. this way of ingredient prep totally works! the biggest game changer for me tho was getting a mushroom platter of 6 diff types. they are so easy to cook and make most dishes very hearty!!! good luck to you, my dear!!! ❤

[@salwasalam2018]

I saw a girl make a list of things she likes for BF, L,D and made 2 options each and meal prep in small quantities, no waste, no boredom! I found that amazing and want to try

[@ChefBurnswater]

I used to cut uo my veggies (mainly broccoli & cauliflower) as soon as I got home from shopping. That way whenever I want a quick snack, they are ready to grab. I never did the onions, peppers etc. Have gotten away from the habit lately. I need to get back in the habit)

[@eramosat]

For non-pros, the challenge of making tasty and lower-cost and non-wasteful and healthy and everything else food...continues forever, your entire life! This is one of your biggest game!s, figuring out how to feed ourselves, so many paths to take! You look to be fairly young/new on the cooking-for-yourself scale, so you have plenty of time to improve your own personal approach. Practice makes perfect, have fun along the way, and you'll at least enjoy yourself! Deli containers are wonderful, period. "Brown sauce" from RecipeTinEats is the basis of many of the quick sauces I make for Chinese/Japanese dishes.

[@garimajha9782]

Thanks Taz. It was a wonderful video. Learnt a lot and will try ingredient prep.Try Kimchi and homemade yoghurt for probiotics/gut health. I really enjoy the taste. Hopefully, you will too.❤

[@NA-mk7jc]

Yogurt with spices as a sauce works really well. Yogurt from any kind of milk with spices usually cancels any weird taste too. Goodluck

[@Freaky0Nina]

If even prepping is too much, go for pre cut frozen veggies. Go for canned legumes, red lentils etc. So you can toss things into a pot, throw some seasoning onto it, tada. You got something edible that's not just junk.

[@Sonia-um6gs]

Mix salmon seasoning first in a bowl put salmon in and then put in the bag. Ad olive oil to the mix.

[@lizzibizzioni7478]

I do believe you have to be careful about keeping cooked rice in the fridge for no more than a couple of days! Also cooked potatoes only have a very limited fridge life too so do check before using some things after 5 or 6 days!

[@alicha_zanreading_horder3982]

some tips and tricks.. -it don't need to bee 20 DIFFERENT green and fruit (i'm not English but that is what i know) -to make it cheaper buy green and fruit in season. -heavy fruit as melon, pineapple and fruit with high water condense like English cucumber can be cut and stored in potion for 1-2 weeks -raw Fish should not bee meal prep more that 24 hour before use, and should be stored in a glass dish with tight lid. -raw meat should not be season to long before cooked. if you are marinaded it, max 48 hour in refrigerator. and meat should not stay longer that 3 days in the refrigerator before being cooked. -salad and green bowl is some of the easiest meal to get greens.. my secret is to let light green like tomato, English cucumber in bigger chunk, and the more winter green like broccoli into small SMALL pieces. some meat, crouton, Dressing and cheese can make the world to different. -also the greens with a dip, hummus or something like it is also a great way to get greens -most light greens like bell pepper and tomato can be frozen if you don't get to eat them. Winter green you need to boil (1-2 min) or bake before hand -You can make potion of rise in the microwave, so they are not getting dry and keep fresh. -Freezer Greens has the same nutrias as fresh.. so there is money to save -Sorts the bad berries from the good one, and wash them first when you have the time to eat them.. (after washing there normal keep for 1-3 days)

[@youssefmohieldin561]

thanks, this helped me alot :)

[@mdheartsuju]

Kimbap is great for getting in your veggies and it’s super easy to make

[@skyesmith6727]

Would love to see more of your meal/ingredient prep videos, even if only on your second channel :)

[@Eanui]

uh I have an interesting smoothie for the kefir, I got it in chef's Blumenthal book and was skeptical at first but it ended up being pretty tasty, it's kefir, a kind of unripe banana, a couple stems of parsley and a piece of cucumber you can add a bit of honey if you want to sweeten it more but I find it good as it is

[@leonardoorero753]

I love your videos so much, it's so nice to watch

[@Eduardo_Badal]

Sauces - Garlic/Cilantro/Avocado/Yogurt/Lime/Season to taste - Coconut Aminos/Honey/chili paste/tomato paste/lil bit of coconut milk/Season to taste Thank me later😎

[@NatalieAbb]

We are about to move house and I plan on doing this once we do. I know that if i prepare veg when I first buy them I eat more of them and they dont just go off in the fridge :)

[@amyjayexo]

I would love to see you use the sidekick app for a week to make meals!

[@evakozy6368]

Less spice first , taste, add more, watch fruit and milk products, maybe there's a food mixing book, like fit for life, how to eat which foods with which so you don't get a sour stomach. It's fun to have many ingredients at hand, but be aware of waste. Maybe keep a diary of successful meal recipes and photograph them to do it again, rate them as 1 worst, 10 best gotta do that again. Also track food blends to see if any of it upsets stomach or bloats you, causing allergic reactions. It's like you just got done with chapter 1 and have a life cook book to learn, as thick as war and peace. Eat everything at least once, and watch overall portion sizes. I learned if my grocery bag is heavy, then I will be too. Manja

[@RockPaperStilettos]

I always thought this was common knowledge. But i forget I've worked in hospitality and ingredient prepping is life! Also if you don't like it you may not necessarily need to eat it.

[@GoldenJellyBean]

I do both. But meal prep is definitely better for if you have kids. I have 4 so meal prep helps a lot😅

[@DeanoRav]

Great idea, wondering how long these stay fresh once prepped? Do carrots go manky after a few days?

[@minhanoman8849]

Bruh I love this GURL SM

[@desvlogs7496]

Yas this video is perfect 👍🏽 lots more like this please ❤

[@ramanxkaur]

Omg why am I not doing this. Do you have the link for those containers, please.

[@umafa1645]

This is so interesting and fun! Keep up the inspiring content (:

[@lilmogwaii]

Your skin even looked glowier by the end of the video and thats saying alot

[@Saimahlodhi]

Your hair looks so good tied up😍🤌🏼

[@mfranchescaf]

Can you link the deli containers you bought please?

[@prittee1]

This is great and very helpful! But man does it hurt my heart to see a broccoli wrapped in plastic. Whyyyyyy do our supermarkets do this crap

[@dulmisiana3718]

Omg......... that robotic AI sound is backed I am sooooooo happy yayy feels like the old taz

[@FM-en5nv]

Can we get another video like this please?

[@NMadatt]

I love Taz videos

[@MrJorgenzz]

*I might try it!!*

[@liliiaag25]

Loved the videoo

[@britneyknights5962]

Part 2, please !!!

[@hollykirkham5934]

Hi , love your videos. Does all the ingredients stay fresh for the full week in the fridge? And what about frozen? Also do you cook anything you freeze straight from frozen? Xx

[@withtene]

ooooo i need to try this!!

[@johnnaluedecke]

Sauce video be awesome 👍

[@AnnMaryJoseph]

What did you eat at your home ? What mum cooked ? Imitate that as starting point

[@husbyugur77]

Ok, now am inlove

[@Coffeeholic.creates]

Just remember to let everything cool down before putting the lid on to prolongue shelf life❤

[@hafsahslifediaries]

live love taz

[@fauxz3782]

Great video, 1 month review

[@isticmusicmuse722]

4:50 as robot.no trust self😊

[@laikenschmidt361]

@Nutritionbykylie is one of my fav KZbinrs lately to learn so many hacks with eating nutritional meals in a hurry, check her out if you're interested, especially since she's a dietician, anyway love watching you on your food journey it's really inspiring to me❤

[@fatimashariq-dy5qz]

Honestly Taz is the most endearing youtuber out there , girlie isn't a green flag, she is an entire green forest

[@WellWithHels]

🥦💚✅ So true!

[@melodygray2727]

​@@WellWithHelsare there any similar youtubers like her? Like EXACTLY like her. Cause I can't find anyone similar to her. Her videos are so chill, cozy, and gives of comfort feeling while also being down to earth she doesn't give too overly fancy or perfect vibe which also puts me at ease and it always feels like im learning something with her, And I don't see many or other youtubers like her. Even her 2nd channel is fun watch just watching her everyday lifestyle is soooo enjoyable and fun I don't get that alot from many youtubers I have watched over the years.

[@eviealice9218]

@@melodygray2727someone I would say is quite similar would be @grackle

[@TheComicalVaish]

I agree it's been so so many years I still feel her warmth in every video

[@jooshungerecker-debruin5812]

Jenna phips is very different but also very herself and bubbly .

[@matcha.mochi.]

Ideas for quick meals: -Shakshuka (bon apetit recipe) -red pepper pesto pasta (great recipe on kitchen stories, I substituted tortellini with penne ) -penne ala vodka (serious eats recipe) -cesar salad (joshua weissman) -roast chicken with garic and lemon (bon apetit recipe, can feed one person for 2-3 days) -sriracha honey garlic lime salmon (1. Season the salmon fillet with salt and pepper, 2. Make a glaze from sriracha, honey, fresh garlic and lime juice 3. Sear the salmon on a hot pan with a bit of olive oil for 1-2 minutes per side 4. transfer to a parchemnt paper lined baking dish, glaze it and finish baking in the oven at 220C for 10-15 min (you can glaze it again at 5 min mark)) -okonomiyaki (just one cook book recipe) -gochujang glazed tofu (1. mix 2 teaspoons gochujang(korean red pepper paste) with 1-2 teaspoons rice vinegar, 3 tablespoons light soy sauce, and 1-2 teaspoons sugar, 2. Cut one block of tofu into cubes and dry with kitchen towels, sear the tofu in a non stick pan with a bit of oil, when crispy on all sides add glaze and reduce until thickened) - spicy taco skillet (kitchen stories recipe) Enjoy cooking😊

[@experimentalroom2608]

Thans for suggestions sounds yummy

[@nolokisqn654]

I needed this because I'm running out of ideas. Could you also add the recipe links

[@matcha.mochi.]

I think links don’t work in youtube comments

[@tans6543]

Wow thank you for this!

[@denshewman]

This is great, thanks!

[@TommySco89]

Tip for you taz, if you leave a zip lock bag slightly open and then dip it into a pan of cold water , (obviously keep it below the zip lol😅) the bags go air tight around your food and help it stay fresher for longer.

[@syuhainiazlin1843]

i stopped watching this channel for a minute and came back pleasantly surprised with how much it has grown! Storytelling, filming and editing...everything has improved lotsss. proud :)

[@REC_CER]

Consider preparing an "everything seasoning mix" to help with seasoning. I have a few mixes to get cooking easier - 1 dried herb mix (rosemary, thyme, oregano, cumin, coriander), 1 seasoning mix (salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder) and they kind of go with everything.

[@zoisapeers676]

Hey Taz, if your pancake batter is too thin, try adding flour! You can always add more milk if you think you've added too much flour

[@kayleighcorrea4125]

I'm also thinking she didn't put baking powder or soda.

[@aisham-ur7is]

gurl, the only comment i have is "DONT put hot food directly in plastic" thats the first thing you have to do, if you want your gut health to improve. (love your videos, keep up the good work🥰)

[@sunnygirl5467]

It's definetely not that severe if you don't heat it up🤔 most foods already come in plastic packaging🤷‍♀️

[@jeon_artemis]

​@@sunnygirl5467 it is indeed severe. Plastic leach over time. The takeaway plastic boxes that food comes in are disposable. Most of the plastic you see where food comes in is disposable. So long term plastic use with hot food is indeed harmful.

[@ambivalent7]

@@jeon_artemis how do we store food and reuse it then? I always use microwaveable plastic containers!! is that not safe?!

[@tangerinefalls]

⁠@@ambivalent7glass containers are wonderful. Ello is a brand that makes glass containers with a silicone cover on the bottom to prevent them from breaking or sliding around. It’s an investment and more expensive than plastic, but they often go on sale and will last a lot longer than the plastic which breaks down overtime. The glass is also dishwasher safe, whereas some plastic containers will melt or warp in a hot wash cycle.

[@lisa3464]

Let the food cool to room temp, then dispense into plastic containers, then freeze or refrigerate. (Also better for your fridge that way!) And when you use the food up, don't heat it in the plastic container. Take it out into a pan (or glass bowl if microwaving) first. The dangerous chemicals in plastics will transfer into your food more quickly if the plastic is heated, especially where there's a lot of acid eg tomato sauces.

[@Lia-yy3ep]

Here’s another idea of meal prepping! You can make a bunch of Korean side dishes like spinach, bean sprouts, cucumbers, marinated eggs and whenever it’s time to eat you can just dump it in a bowl of rice or any grain of ur choice! This is what i always do as a college student cause honestly I don’t have enough time to cook 😭 there’s a lot of recipes for it online~ you should check them out!

[@Taydelphia]

I did a similar thing last week. hahaha I have the same containers with labels. They are the best. Use "painter tape" Blue or Green. its easy to peel and plenty to use from a roll of tape. I enjoyed doing it and it works. Prep is relaxing and feels like I'm a chef or cook.

[@kcisme2540]

Nice! I used masking tape and it too is easy to peel. 😊

[@Ella-gi3xb]

The 20 plants don’t have to be vegetables. You can include lentils, beans, fruit and more plant foods. 20 vegetables a week is actually crazy expensive😢

[@Ashley-LingoLeap-]

In South Africa, we have something called Potato salad - made with boiled potatoes and boiled eggs, cut into small cubes and tossed together with some mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt and pepper. It's absolutely amazing and is had as a cold side dish for meals

[@tianamarie989]

We have the same in the US.

[@denshewman]

Yumm!

[@Ashley-LingoLeap-]

@@tianamarie989 oh I didn't know that.. Cool

[@DoutoraCozinha]

Same in Brazil

[@realmamareallife8475]

Same here in Canada! Love potato salad

[@nilo2409]

You can mix kefir into smoothies or use it in a pancake batter instead of having it straight, so you won't mind the taste

[@alwayswondering127]

I wouldn’t suggest heating kefir or you’re just destroying all the good bacteria.

[@kyle0091000]

You can always make kefir ice cream - I used the ninja ice cream maker and it works like a charm.

[@kayleighcorrea4125]

I put mine in overnight oats!

[@Diamondflower101]

I like adding some salt and other spices to mine! Tastes so much better omg

[@ashleanicole]

Off topic, but I love you've let your hair grow, it looks so nice!

[@divyani8569]

You're the most authentic KZbinr/influencer I've ever known.❤

[@littlebitofrachel1369]

One helpful tip I have to share is that it's best to freeze your rice in single portions as cooked rice doesn't keep for very long in the fridge and can become unsafe. Look up fried rice syndrome. Love your videos as always Taz ☺️

[@cavenavasagam6461]

I keep my cooked rice in the fridge with a paper towel to prevent condensation from the lid dripping into the bowl of rice. I cook plain rice and eat with curry cooked separately.😊

[@fkcoolers2669]

Yeah I own a rice cooker and just make it to order, but I wouldn't let cooked rice linger more than a day or two maximum

[@christianedavis3620]

Highly recommend roasting your Mediterranean veggies (courgette, peppers, red onions and tomatoes) they’re then already roasted and fab in salads, incorporated into sauces or served on the side of fish or chicken Roasting sweet potatoes is also one I love ❤❤

[@TextbookCommittee]

Or toss it with your quinoa and one of those sauces! :)

[@somebodyody]

Some of my favourite “sauces” - Black bean sauce (as in fermented soybeans) - Curry sauces (obviously lots of different spice combos) - Teriyaki sauce - Silky garlic sauce - Mushroom sauce - Gochujang & sesame sauce - Ssamjang (honestly even delicious just with your raw veg snacks) - Enchilada sauce - Basil or tomato pesto 🥥🥦🍅🥕🥔🧅🌶️🧄🌮🥘🍝🍛🍲🌯

[@marycontraire3896]

Hi Taz! I'm a longtime watcher but rare/never commenter. I'm so excited that you discovered the ingredient-prep style of meal prep. Obviously this was a first time for you and you were emulating pro chefs who go pretty hard, but as a fellow adult with severe ADHD, this is what keeps me afloat - I have a job that is hardcore and draining during the week, so I place a farmers' market/grocery order for Fridays and do ingredient prep for the week on Sundays. It allows me to satisfy cravings and not get bored while also not spending more than 10-20 minutes on meals. Also, quick tip -- things like vaguely labeled 'chicken seasoning' often already contain salt. You should check seasoning blends before adding additional salt. I've over-salted that way before.

[@WellWithHels]

This seems so obvious, yet something I’ve never done 😅 Totally trying this out! Maybe glass containers to store them in though 🥰 Glad your gut is feeling happier with you 🙏♥️

[@TheIrritableVegan]

Ingredient prep is such a game changer. My favourite way to use up my precooked quinoa is to add it to soups. It helps to bulk up a soup into a main meal, adds a cheeky portion of protein and changes things up so that you're not just eating it in a salad.

[@MariaMaria-dt9dr]

I haven’t had it this way myself but I’ve heard it can be eaten as a breakfast cereal with your choice of milk, fruit, and nuts.

[@alainadacosta1222]

That's a good idea to use the ready grocery store meals as inspiration - I sometimes get stuck with running out of meal ideas. The potato & veg curry looks good, craving that now and will probably make a similar dish this week :D

[@djboombaa4270]

Hey Taz... I am watching from South Africa and I noticed our flag 2:20 , what is the significance of it in your life... this is cool hey 🥳

[@x.missy.x6530]

hi guys, hope your day is going great and if not thats ok

[@commonvegetable]

quick recommendation from the kitchen where i work: INVEST IN DISSOLVABLE LABELS!!! they make life so much easier, as you stick them on like any other paper label, and just rinse off when you're done, and it goes down the drain and doesn't clog it up or anything!!! the only thing is doesn't work for is frozen stuff, because sometimes they dissolve when defrosting.

[@amnanadeem3630]

Taz your videos are the best I have been extremely sick in hospital and now you’ve posted I’m so happy your so amazing I love how real you are honestly your videos make me smile and laugh your so beautiful I’m so happy you posted ❤❤❤

[@AnnieThyme]

Hope you're getting good care and are feeling better soon :)

[@amnanadeem3630]

@@AnnieThymethank you I’m ok still in hospital but getting better turns out it was mild sepsis pls pray for me that it doesn’t get really bad ❤

[@psycobasschick]

I remember seeing something similar about the 20 veggies, but it was eating food items from 20 different plants, so that means your grains and anything that comes from a plant instead of an animal, so even like tofu, tempeh and other plant based proteins (all the beans!) As for the serotonin in your gut, the vagus nerve controls your gut and the main neurotransmitter it utilizes is serotonin. Serotonin itself can't pass the blood-brain barrier. Eating does increase dopamine in the brain, which does impact heavily impact mood, which is more where that comes from. And by regulating your gut, you don't feel sick and your blood sugar is more predictable (ADHD forgetting to eat and getting hangry or weepy is real).

[@YokoFuongAnh]

It;s actually 35 different plants per week not 20. I easily get around 40. ( I am vegan so that helps too) 😁

[@psycobasschick]

@@YokoFuongAnh I've seen a few different people give different numbers. Not vegan as my nutritional needs make it not sustainable for me, but I'm definitely someone who grew up eating out of a garden and at least 1 identifiable vegetable was required at every dinner. It's not hard to do once it becomes part of the everyday routine. Just might have intense outcomes if you try hit a high number all at once if it wasn't already a norm

[@friezenfan]

The way i feed myself is i cook 2 meals a week. Make 3 portions. 2 to eat and 1 one the freeze. So i only have to heat up meals on the days that i don't cook. it a gives me allot of different things to eat in a week ( i think i hit that 20 different vegs every week) but not all the prep every day. Supermarkets in the netherlands have magazines or recipe cards for free. I've collected allot of them over the years. And on sunday i make a list with what to eat and what to buy for it. It's been working for 6 years now for me. My favorite things to make when i haven't got a clue is stirfry or hard shell taco's. And a good risotto is always welcome. I think in all 3 you can stuff allot of veggies. I always try to mix the veggies i buy ever week. As much as i love broccoli it's not a good idea every week. It's so interesting to watch what other people eat. I can't handle spicy at all but seeing you put chili flakes on everything makes me smile.

[@jessicad57]

i LOVE THIS and i hope it's a series!! i'd love to see you shop on a budget, plan your meals and prepare for the week for inspo

[@aqsa_mansoor]

Not sure if anyone has said this but i would advise ordering dry erase labels with a white board marker on the containers for ease of labelling when choosing different ingredients

[@jessbloom3160]

If you find ingredient prepping too overwhelming and you feel lost on ideas for what to make - I initially bought the Gousto meal boxes with discount and managed to collect a lot of good recipe cards, then I found out that you can go onto Gousto recipe book for FREE and find great meals to cook, typically ~30 minutes and few than 10 ingredients. I find this so helpful for doing my food shop (I only buy the amount I need of each veg) and I use them up by the next week so I don't have any food waste. I don't have any cooking stress now and it's amazing for 1 person servings and plenty leftovers - hope this might help! Love your videos Taz

[@coldblooded568]

Actually, no. IT IS NOT 20 VEGGIES A WEEK. It is 20 PLANTS a week.

[@GoingGreenMom]

By definition a vegetable is a plant or part of a plant used as food. Sooo she is just sticking to the edible plant parts.

[@Marssen]

Can you try the turkish "Meze" plate next time, which is a different side dish. I write some of them : Haydari, Acılı ezme, Tarator, şakşuka, Atom meze, havuçlu kerevizli meze, patlıcan çullama, köpeoglu meze, Girit ezmesi, Yoğurtlu pancar mezesi, Kapya biber mezesi, havuçlu nuraniye.

[@serahnkahukura8433]

My ingredient prep tip is to pick an area of the globe each week. You can make (or buy) sauces & soup bases from different cusines, and use herbs & vegetables that typically go with it.

[@anxiety8054]

My husband and i just moved into our first apartment and ive been very nervous about the cooking process since i didnt really have to cook before…. Wish me luck!

[@dontgetgaslighted]

Aah consistency the nemesis of those of us with adhd 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@AsiyahSiddiqui]

ALL EYES ON RAFAH

[@pimmobrown9760]

Genuine question: how will you wash so many containers at the end of the week to be ready for the next week?😭

[@marymulan2659]

How and what sauces did you make? I would love to learn and get to know more recipes.