MEAL PREP | 9 ingredients for flexible, healthy recipes + PDF guide

My long-awaited meal prep video is here! I do meal prep different than most because I prep ingredients over full meals for greater variety and flexibility in my meals throughout the week. Today, I'll show you 9 ingredients that you can meal prep, as well as several healthy recipes for a little inspiration. But feel free to let your kitchen creativity run wild! I hope you guys enjoy these meal prep ideas and if you'd like to see more in the future, let me know in the comments below.
PS - As a reminder, all healthy recipes and meal prep on my channel and website are always gluten-free.
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[@Downshiftology]

Hi guys! I hope you enjoy this healthy meal prep video. If you've been watching my Instagram stories you'll see that I've been enjoying this fruits of this meal prep for the last week. Ha! And combining a few items with an upcoming salmon recipe. So yum! If you'd like to see more meal prep videos in the future, let me know in the comments below. Happy Wednesday! xo - Lisa

[@dr.tasnuvatunna]

Downshiftology Please more videos like so. Absolutely loved this ideas and matched what I do myself. Lots of love. God bless

[@shimeineri208]

Thanks for this. This really works for me. I would love to see more along these lines. I have a bowl of roast veg in my fridge right now. This inspires me even more!

[@cwong2310]

Love your idea of a meal prep. Would definitely like to watch more of such videos. 2 thumbs up!

[@rsmrycross]

i'm curious. do you ever prep sauces? some of the meals seemed dry and i (personal preference of course) would have wanted a tahini dressing or something. Do you even prep dressings or sauces ahead?

[@TracyRossi]

Thank you! Please consider making a vegan meal prep 😊

[@Nikitinale]

This is what it looks like to have your life put together

[@Downshiftology]

I do my best. ;)

[@cromerbeach]

Nikitina and Drive other people around you mad

[@lady007_]

lol for real

[@bea.souzax]

Nikitina true dream life

[@rannielaayumi2445]

LOL so true

[@jessicalt4121]

Thank you for talking slowly and not loud, and not going on and on about unnecessary things. Enjoyable, relaxing and informative.

[@Downshiftology]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video Jessica. :)

[@elisa8411]

Omg that’s what I thought too. I hate watching videos that start off with unnecessarily intro about what they did that day and stuff that I don’t care about.

[@ginaanderson9088]

I completely agree. She made me WANT to try this by her soothing presence! Hope you will make more videos. Loved this one!

[@ljaycee]

agreed! new sub :)

[@jennbauer9994]

I agree, thank you so much! I’m glad to have come across your videos, I have subscribed! Look forward to watching more!

[@l.ohland6992]

I hate to cook, and live alone. I did this today.. and now I have a weeks worth of meals ! Amazing !!! No more grazing, no more fast food !

[@clarkwright5648]

Hi Ohland How are you today?

[@geebisi]

And did you actually eat them?

[@lichiehrb]

❤❤it feels nice honestly

[@lichiehrb]

​@@geebisibaby steps my friend. That's ok sometimes.

[@zazzlezzz]

Quick note on the boiled eggs - keep the shell. If you don't it's recommended to eat them the same day. With the shell, they can last up to 7 days in the fridge!

[@Tionaintown876]

Oh wow awesome tip!!

[@sarahhavillamelooliveira5825]

You can take the shell out and let them res in shoyu! Super tasty!

[@TheDdbahana]

Nice tips

[@CUTEspeedy]

Boiled eggs with shell can be kept even outside of the fridge for a couple of weeks. In Germany it is common to keep them outside. They need to be fully cooked at around 10 minutes.

[@jamienjerzee6486]

Are you still putting them in the ice bath, too?

[@afakespace]

I love how clean and organized things are here. I tear my kitchen down just making a PB&J sandwich.

[@Downshiftology]

Hahah trust me, my kitchen is a mess after this 😊

[@shezanwaggie3328]

I died for 'I tear my kitchen down' 🤣 just for a pb&j sandwich lol

[@Nettie-jt1nv]

Lmao

[@teenared6034]

🤣🤣🤣

[@simonejohnson5376]

🤣🤣

[@virginiamora9754]

Your carrot and celery tip ( cut in a jar) has made my kids into celery monsters. Ill bring out the jar and peanut butter or cream cheese and all the celery is gone. Before it would sit in a bag behind the fridge getting soft now i buy celery twice a week. You're a life changer.

[@Downshiftology]

Yay! I'm so happy to hear that!

[@mpbeautyinsight]

Awesome! I love when kids eat veggies

[@yukonsusie]

yes, I am going to add this to my kit when the nephews come over. Another thing I found is when I make fast home-made guacamole and have baby bell peppers on hand, they never even ask for taco chips - just scoop the guacamole with the peppers. Great video!! thanks!

[@miriamnganga9718]

lol so cute!

[@miriamkirkaldie1050]

ditto!

[@Humberto-Haas]

Your method for meal prepping is very efficient, well organized and appears to be super delectable. Your presentation is also extremely beautiful. Job well done hon. God bless!

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@pinkiehowto7918]

Tip of The Day: When raking food off the cutting board or any other surface, use the BLUNT edge of the knife -- it will keep your knives sharper longer! Thanks for the prep ideas!!!

[@PineappleCadet]

0:14 Meal prepping ingredients rather than meals 1:08 Planning for meal prepping 1:33 Roasted vegetable tips 2:37 Sweet potato toast 3:26 Herb baked chicken 4:20 White rice 4:37 Boiled eggs 7:38 Almond butter 8:09 Hummus 8:31 Veggie sticks 9:03 Zucchini noodles 9:33 From ingredients to meals 9:45 Bananas with almond butter and toppings 10:12 Sweet potato toast with avocado 10:51 Breakfast salad 11:21 Hummus and veggie sticks 11:31 Chicken macro bowl 12:26 Simple dinner: chicken, rice, veggies 12:52 Zoodles with spinach and chicken

[@Myllkka]

Thanks!

[@karen_louvor9348]

Thank you

[@lcarr1049]

Thank you Sara!

[@user-qo9kk7dy3q]

Thank you for the spoiler :))

[@CyberBabyAngel]

Incredible! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@JNYC-gb1pp]

The key to eating healthy - in addition to meal prepping - is to accept that the first 2-5 days of eating clean is going to cause some major physical and emotional suffering (craving/resistance/sugar-withdrawal headaches/restlessness) but if you can tell yourself it's going to get worse before it gets better than you'll be aware of the oncoming pain and face it head on in order to to make that transition.

[@JNYC-gb1pp]

@Coleen Nicolas Same here. Huge headache. First time I ever did a fast the the first day I felt sick. By 6pm I broke the fast and ate a huge bag of Skittles and then a pizza and some chips and on and on!! Though I've done it many times since and your body gets used to it. I find that now if I'm not able to eat I don't feel sick or headachy or angry - it just fades and I don't think about it.

[@MissKimberlyJoy]

That`s me every time I go back to my Intermittent Fasting. I have to remember to avoid humans for about 3 days. By the 4th day I`m good :D

[@toutlaw315]

J NYC I love that thoughts it rings true

[@Lola-ui2zf]

Most realistic comment so far

[@mariedelgado3397]

If you add pink salt water and/or lemon water this will rebalance electrolyte levels and will allow you to transition to healthy eating with zero physical/emotional fluctuations.

[@Moontess]

I've tried meal prepping whole meals for the week but I always didn't really enjoy it because of having to eat the same meal every day. Your ingredients-based meal prep method is genius but so simple! I'm going to try it out.

[@nisa3612]

I still found it boring by the end of the week 😢 I love anything spicy and soupy, these kind of meal preps are just to dry for me

[@-toriizaka46]

@@nisa3612 then make your own with meals u like

[@cabanvillanueva]

@@nisa3612 you can probably combine those ingredients mentioned in the video for your soup you know.

[@barefacedquestions]

@@nisa3612 What stops you from making spicy and soupy meal preps? Soups are the best thing for freezing.

[@brandan1002]

This woman is extremely organised. Well done to her she has gone an excellent job and her house is in complete order. What an inspiration she is. X🏡🙏❤️😊

[@free22]

Her house? She probably earns enough from KZbin to have someone come in a few times a week to help her with that.

[@JL-cr1lr]

What’s terrific is that it’s not EXCESSIVELY healthy or unhealthy; a good amount of fat and flavor, a little starch here and there - just balanced all around.

[@lauracamargo6105]

YES, definitely. This means one can try and sustain this without suffering

[@mojeena1]

D87

[@mixa23y]

It is actually pretty healthy

[@StuWright]

yea i was surprised she cooked chicken, shes not too extreme

[@jeromemartel3916]

"Perfectly balanced, as all thing should be"

[@tmcepak]

I think it would be awesome for you to do a video on how to properly wash and store all fruits and veggies.

[@Downshiftology]

Will keep that in mind Taylor :)

[@curstinw6420]

^^^ yes please!!!

[@crystalcamacho8983]

Downshiftology YESSS OMG

[@Lily_of_the_Forest]

Yes please!

[@zahratayeh21]

PLEASEEE

[@instilltime2014]

Ditto all of the glowing compliments that you have already received. I want to add that the techniques that you use, even a beginner can do. Nothing is too complicated. Thank you so much for a valuable contribution to people’s health.

[@ridabasit7451]

I love how doable this is, all the ingredients are easy to find.

[@lizasaakadze5411]

Omg , a good meal planer, who cooks healthy food and is NOT a vegan? Where have you been whole my life

[@margamac2]

I agree☺

[@lizasaakadze5411]

Joe Greene i eat most of my meals with bread so forget about gluten free 😅

[@coybi]

You mean all those New Age Australian girls? 😂

[@samarelneser4602]

"...and is NOT a vegan" LOL ... RT hahaha

[@DarkBlueNutrition]

Amen!

[@deecee197]

YOU are a Godsend!!! You're the reason why I have so far lost 87 pounds since January 29th of this year!! I have been feeling great and starting to look good too! I have much more left on my journey, but with tears in my eyes, I can't thank you enough!! I already knew how to cook, but your tips helped me that much further, and you gave me some great ideas!! You have shown me that just because food is healthy, doesn't mean that you can't make it delicious!!! From the bottom of my heart....THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[@Downshiftology]

Oh my goodness, I'm so happy for you! And while I'm thrilled that my videos have inspired you on your journey, YOU are definitely the reason that you're meeting your goals. So a big kudos to you! I'm sending virtual hugs and I wish you continued success and happiness along your journey. :) x

[@deecee197]

Downshiftology Thank you so much!!!! Virtual hugs back!! I’m thankful for you and your foodie wisdom to help others!!! ❤️

[@TheSuperGeo]

You win at this!! Congratzzzzz!!!🤘🤘🤘

[@shyanndestiny2462]

Wow!!! Congratulations! Update??

[@gloryr7841]

Congrats!!!

[@HaleyFunk1]

I love this! Meal prep is so important, and for the people who mentally struggle with losing weight or sticking to healthy eating, planning ahead like you said, can make everything so much easier!

[@felixalmeida481]

Watching your remarkable sense of organization is positively infectious! My approach to my role in the kitchen is revived and reformed. Thank you!

[@MomminMadeEasy]

I can't understand how somebody could thumbs down or dislike this video. It is literally the best meal prep video I've ever seen. Presentation is perfection!

[@Downshiftology]

I appreciate that! 😊

[@jesuschild2218]

I'll agree they just hating in Jealous i would doubt it's a family member or so call Friend i don't put nothing how Evil mind can think or Be That's ok. U got my Vote on things in u helping me Out Thanks u again and again And keep bringing your Gift that God gave u and never worry about the Thumps or Hand Down you just keep your up to God who give your Gift to Us the one's need a little help and Yes i need the Help God bless u everyday!!🙏🙏🙏🍛🍝🍲🍲🍲🍠🍐🍌🍓🍎🍏🍊🍋@Downshiftology

[@angelapate328]

How sad is their life to waste that sort of time hurting someone trying to help people.

[@mariaelena1643]

Right.! I was like y so many thumbs down.? This is perfection at its best. 🥰

[@911SuzieQ]

Haters will hate .. that’s why .. sad ppl out there .

[@TheHouseOffice]

I think this is the best meal prep video i have seen.

[@karen_louvor9348]

TheHouseOffice same! I can actually implement this in my daily life!!

[@catherinenicholas2305]

TheHouseOffice I agree. Really good and healthy

[@habesha7777]

@Rodrigo Ruiz WTF

[@laiszeyap3706]

Agree

[@nadavogtnutrition]

Me too! Great video!

[@kaiulanisallas9005]

This is the best video ever!!! Thank you so much! 4 years later and you’re still helping others ❤️

[@bjworksit1174]

I cannot overstate how thankful I am that you shared this recipe. I tried it today with ingredients I had on hand. I opted to use the immersion blender to make the whole pot creamy. As one who is not a good cook, I was blown away that I made such a delicious soup. You are a great teacher!

[@DarkArachnid666]

You can tell a LOT about how organized someone's life is by observing the state of their kitchen. ;)

[@ExLibris-Alys]

Oh dear 😬 ...lol 😁

[@jennifermarenyi917]

um i gotta go wash my hair.....eeeeek my kitchen needs HELP!!!!!!!!!!! I watch and want to just MOVE just so my kitchen gets organized.

[@newwineskin5494]

Oh dear me 🙆where's the LIE?❤👌

[@hagunos26]

True! Kitchen and bathroom are the top 2 places i hate not clean all the time. I don't know why.. Then the rest follows like bedrooms and livingroom.

[@bebitamira3054]

She has to! This is her business . It looks ten times better when everything looks nice, But let me tell you it is a lot of work! Being a KZbind it is very time consuming. If u want it, you better work hard.

[@Konuvis]

Prepping ingredients vs meals is genius. Mind blown. No idea how I never thought of that.

[@r.peterson1779]

With roommates, I've never had the fridge space to "meal" prep. I'm glad someone is showing my way of doing it as I plus. I feel seen.

[@sherikwasnik5290]

I agree. As a single person, this makes so much more sense. Also, for someone with time on shortage, it makes preparing meals on weeknights so much faster, and makes me less likely to order food. Money saver!!!

[@joannrobbins8268]

Lisa, This is February, 2022 and I am really enjoying your simplicity with healthy ingredients to prepare and eat. Thank you for the organization of good food, healthy ingredient ideas for meals that do not keep one in the kitchen so forever. This is a great video. Thanks again. Looking forward to many more.

[@haven-of-bliss]

My gosh, I just love your ideas. Everything feels so clean, natural, healthy, and simple! Absolutely beautiful.

[@Magpieme98]

THIS is what I've been looking for! Like you, I don't want to eat the same thing for five days straight. Thank you for sharing your tips....this is a game changer. 😊

[@jessicanuamah6269]

Finally a grown chic woman eating healthy in her grown up kitchen i love it

[@Downshiftology]

Haha. And I love this response! ;) Thanks Jessica! x

[@angienew8499]

I love too. Really nice 👏👏

[@egc3729]

This comment was bang on!!! She's the first person I relwte to! Not vegan and no kids, I feel like we're a rare commodity on youtube.

[@kosnich8032]

Jessica Darling , I agree with you, I loved her video and her kitchen too!

[@kefkapalazzo1]

This is hard to find? Where are you looking lmao

[@susangallon6770]

Love how you demonstration the simplicity of planning ,cooking, and eating. Enjoyed the Vito and will be implementing these ideas.

[@KarenmitchellANI]

This is awesome, you've given me more inspiration!! NICE STOVE!!!! I've been a single widow since 2019.. Its taken a while for me to accept and adjust to this. The last few months Ive basically been doing this. The thing I love about it is I know that I'm going to be eating healthy and not be tempted with those unhealthy snacks. For a dessert I've been making chia seed dessert and to add extra flavour I blend a fruit with the almond or coconut milk prior to adding the chia seeds

[@marulalala4652]

This is honestly the best idea. Preparing all the ingridients ahead instead of meals. This is genius.

[@mandinikohl2541]

Wow. This was by far the best organized, verbalized, and presented meal prep video I've ever seen. Especially considering the fact I can't even bear the thought of eating the same exact meal ever day. 🙌 Thank you! 🙏

[@Downshiftology]

So happy you enjoyed the video Mandi! :) x

[@namitaharkal9307]

Hey Such a strong thought thanks for sharing.. I have also read somewhere same and can never forget ever : " Your body is the first place your soul live in" :)

[@marywebb8675]

This kind of meal prepping makes so much more sense than cooking meals to freeze! Thank you so much and keep up the good work!

[@hannahkear5630]

what she has in her pantry: lots of veggies and fruits, rice, chicken, herbs, and enough kitchenware to hold all of them my pantry: some peanut butter, lots of cereal, some canned veggies, box of rice, ramen noodle

[@acb7634]

Lol. Right??

[@athoswhang6414]

Lol,no beers?

[@josephng8505]

Yeah mine’s like some rice, crisps and sweets, but most importantly, the food delivery app and a takeaway catalogue for my city 😅

[@valeriemedrano4640]

Lol seriously!😂

[@olkodolko]

@@athoswhang6414 it's just liquid bread

[@nasebear]

First video I’ve seen of yours and instantly a new subscriber. The way you showed the kitchen time management and spoke clearly and directly without a lot of fluff or fuss - winner.

[@Downshiftology]

I'm go glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@BrooklynAlien]

This is my second video today and I hit the subscribe button. My new food idol.

[@SimoneS1000]

Same here. Subscribed

[@domina7555]

Same here 👍

[@anjanachowdhury1140]

@@domina7555 thanks a lot

[@dogcatfamily2476]

THIS is exactly what I needed. I'm tired of being told to eat the same meal 3-5x a week. That's lazy. . Your method is clever, economical and easy. We all have favorite flavor profiles we tend to use but, vary seasonal produce , proteins and heartier or lighter cuisine as temps change. Thank you for giving people a simple and practical way to plan, prep and cook for the week. Please continue. I'd like to learn more Mediterranean, Clean and Plant based meal ideas.

[@leeannnaidoo1043]

Love your videos Lisa. Please make more meal prep videos. My daughter and I are so inspired by your easy to follow tasty food ideas. Thank you

[@ritag4432]

You get an A+ for organization! Well done

[@Downshiftology]

Thank you!

[@brooke9297]

This is the kind of stuff I’d do on an “I’m a motivated and put-together adult person” week/day, think to myself “this feels amazing and I feel good and energized and I will do this forever”... and a few days later half of it rots in my fridge as I lose interest in having my crap together and order sushi.

[@psionicinversion]

lmao, thats like me. i go all out buy lots of fresh stuff then throw it in the bin cus its all gone off.

[@user-xp7jb8hq4l]

same lol

[@melissawhitley3276]

Me too

[@realswobby]

That's why I can't do prep for meals for a whole week, lol. It's like 7 days, I can't imagine these cooked potatoes, salad ect to be still edible. So I do meal preps only for 2, 3 days and it works.

[@brooke9297]

@@realswobby Same! One must know oneself to serve oneself... and to preserve one's vegetables...

[@EasterVictory]

I’ve eaten healthy and am very creative as a cook, but losing weight with Noom has me bottoming out on ideas. Your video was so beautiful, the food is so clean and what Noom calls green and yellow foods, I just delighted to have found your creations! Thank you and looking forward to watching more!

[@RickMartinYouTube]

toughest task for me is not to eat all my meal prep in 1-2 days (no self discipline)

[@Downshiftology]

Always a challenge. ;)

[@Pharmafairy]

ZodiacGuesser You could also do a lower “degree” of prepping. I personally don’t like reheated or cold food either, but what I do do is preparing the ingredients for what I want to make beforehand. For example, I’ll spice/fill a chicken breast and wrap it in aluminium foil, so i just need to toss it in the oven later. Or I’ll cut up potatoes and other veggies and put them in a container with spices and some oil and also just toss them in the oven when i want to have them. If you have time to cook from scratch every day, that’s great. But most people are too worn out and would otherwise just grab an unhealthy microwave meal or similar :(

[@Pharmafairy]

ZodiacGuesser I believe your personal reasons against meal prepping are more of an exception. I didn’t mean to convince you to do it, I was just explaining why it can work for most other people. I do get your point about the frustration about “making food without eating it afterwards” that’s why I usually meal prep before or while making that days dinner haha. Your other points are valid reasons too ofc, I just don’t personally relate to them. Everyone should just do what works for them ofc :) it’s great that you found a way to do things for you, since it seems to be important for your lifestyle!

[@girlythingswithanezka525]

I thought I was alone 😂👍🏼

[@Tiffers963Hz]

That's really glutinous man. Have a bit on will power!

[@tillamook025]

Lisa... you are absolutely amazing. We learned so much from you. Thank you for sharing all these videos. In short, after watching your videos, my 13 year old daughter makes the perfect soft boiled eggs. We stopped buying Hummus from Costco. Your home made hummus tastes much better. We purchased the kitchen aid spiral, we now make zucchini noodles instead of pasta. We love your roasted veggies dish with the Brussel Sprouts, and Broccoli. Not to mention, I now eat broccoli. That is one of the veggies that I simply couldn’t eat all my life. We also dip baby carrots and celery sticks in your hummus dip. We pack our own lunch. You truly changed our lives. Best of all, I’M LOOSING WEIGHT. No wonder you are in shape. We can’t thank you enough.

[@theexipureteam3460]

It’s true that you can lose weight without dieting by using natural herbal extracts, and here are the top 7 herbs that will help you do just that: Fennel seed, L-Carnitine, Gymnema Sylvestre, Konjac root, Green tea, Ginger root and Guggulsterone. The real purpose of losing weight with herbs like these isn’t to help you shed pounds as quickly as possible, but to ensure that any weight you do lose comes from your unhealthy fat stores instead of your healthy muscle tissue.

[@tolertribetv4554]

Yes! My 1st video of you, and I’m obsessed! I like meal planning and prepping and you’ve already brought fresh ideas for me. I love the way you started with the banana (new recipe for me), and ended with the zoodles (another new one for me!). Thank for sharing.

[@karenhoffman1876]

I would love for you to post more meal prep videos and recipes. I'm trying to lose weight, eat healthier and these are such healthy recipes.

[@starorsatellite1983]

I’ve never been more inspired by watching a meal prep video!

[@Downshiftology]

I'm so glad to hear that! Be sure to check out my seasonal meal preps as well 😊

[@ellenkumsal8128]

Same here!!

[@ryanlanier5]

i couldn’t take my eyes away!!!

[@lisarigelman5582]

I agree!

[@DRATL135]

300th like

[@loredoalfredo]

Clean, yummy, and TO THE POINT, not wasting my time with silly things. I am now a fan of this woman.

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks so much! :)

[@hamidcassamally2040]

alfredo loredo q

[@windfordwashington8421]

AMEN!!!

[@hopef4710]

So helpful!! Encouraging and simplified for less stress ♥️ Thank you 🙏 Yes please more Meal Prep videos! Especially for beginners! I’m so over my head most the time when it comes to choosing making and even wanting to eat when it’s time. All the guidance helps. I’m taking it one step at a time. First step, organize and de clutter my fridge and cabinets. Maybe start on a minimal amount of prep today and just keep going. I’m often afraid that what I make will give me a headache or somehow not be satisfactory, so I have to learn to be easy on myself and eat things even if they’re not perfect. With practice makes perfection but I really need the consistency factor… Maybe I’ll get myself a new set of Tupperware for Christmas to inspire this to really work instead of stressing looking through things at every meal. Thank you again!!!

[@nocalvessprinter]

get healthy recipes shown in just 1-2 minutes? you can find that on this channel

[@emd3987]

Literally my favorite cooking KZbin recipes are so good and healthy and nourishing I love them all thank you for the inspiration

[@israkhalid92]

Finally a meal prep video that is organized, easy, informative and actually works!!! Thank you!!!

[@jillsdasilva]

This is the first unstressful meal prep video I have ever seen. Subscribed!!! ❤️

[@Downshiftology]

Yay - lovely to hear that! :) x

[@amyabramajtys2100]

Lol... Yeah!

[@VioletPrincess4]

Agreed! X

[@Alovellshiner]

Agreed!

[@smokeandmirrors111]

Yep! New Sub too!

[@tiffanyglasper1707]

I love this video! The content is super simple to follow. So far I tried the boiled eggs & it works just the way you instructed

[@bewellhealthnutrition]

I print all the recipes and got all my ingredients for the winter and the meal prep ideas. Thanks. So excited!! I am a certified holistic nutritionist and loved your recipes. Definitely will keep following you. Blessings from BC Canada

[@Celisar1]

This level of perfection in household chores is deeply depressing to normal people.

[@Lily_of_the_Forest]

Celisar1 I struggle with perfectionism depression too. For years I just didn’t even try anything since I knew I’d never be satisfied. Now I do small tasks. No way I could do a week’s worth of anything without hating it and myself. So I meal prep for 2-3 days at a time vs 7 days. Better than nothing. Then keep it up. That’s a possible goal.

[@joanlynch5271]

You don't have to be perfect to turn a new page in your life and want more. Some depression comes from not using your life. We are about to leave the shelter in place so videos like this will help us plan ahead. Boy she sure made that look simple.

[@rumaisahassan384]

Exactly my point

[@Sdority905]

It's highly edited. There's no way that the kitchen isn't a mess when prepping all of this food. The scraps are not in the video and everything is clean for it to look "perfect". Though this video IS helpful, I actually prefer ones that are more realistic.

[@LisaGray1000]

I'm far from perfect but enjoy getting new ideas to use. Often I dont get round to many, but even one thing I use makes it worthwhile. Dont try and be like her, just use what you can

[@DionneCastillo]

I am blown away by your efficiency and the usage of whole food ingredients in this meal prep! These two factors combined are almost difficult to come by in meal prep videos. Do keep them coming! x

[@Downshiftology]

Aww, thanks so much Dionne! I'm thrilled you loved the video. And will do on more videos in the future. :) x

[@marshajamison7463]

Thank you for creating a wholesome cooking class! You have helped me obtain my goals!

[@ikeyleishear6303]

I'd love to see more meal prep ideas for healthy, delicious mix & match meals. Would also appreciate substitution ideas for those allergic, such as to spinach or eggplant. Thank you!

[@nocalvessprinter]

get healthy recipes shown in just 1-2 minutes? you can find that on this channel

[@LisaIsabelle]

This is exactly what I do! Every week I prep quinoa, brow rice, sweet potatoes, corn pasta, lentils tomato sauce (some week I skip that and buy some pesto instead), roasted veggies, a bean salad of some sort (usually chick peas salad), boiled eggs, and I keep fresh fruit & veggies in the fridge as well. Then I mix and match what I feel like eating, sometimes adding fish or sauté shrimps. Once in a while I'll prep chicken breasts too. 10 mins and I always have a healthy and delicious meal!

[@Downshiftology]

You sound like a pro Lisa! That's awesome! :)

[@alice695]

Lisa Isabelle i

[@mrs.browneyes1813]

way to go young woman!

[@robinholbrook6576]

I usually have pinto beans, too. Living in San Antonio it’s the thing to do! With rice, chicken, avocado, and salad it’s a tortilla-less chalupa!🌹

[@pineapplefriedrice9598]

Chicken and eggs are far from healthy! Swap it out with seasoned tofu, temphe, or beans!:)

[@embracethemoment7863]

My 5 year old loves this video and your other seasonal one. She was hilarious listening to her commentary. She was so excited to eat carrots and hummus after this even though I have offered that snack before so thanks for helping a mom!

[@Downshiftology]

I can't believe your 5 year old is watching this! So glad I can help influence her to start eating healthy at an early age 😊

[@issyaddams8297]

This is what I was looking for!!! This is my way of meal planning, I get so bored the regular way! Thank you for this video!

[@charlenehomedecor]

I remember watching your meal prep one year ago and thinking everything looks so healthy, fresh and delicious. And finally you don't eat the same everyday which I hate. I just bought your book. Good luck in your journey. Greetings from Germany

[@californiawildlife3332]

At some point, I realized that making good preparation makes a huge difference when we plan a day.

[@Downshiftology]

Yes! Meal prepping like this can definitely save you tons of time 😊

[@annaceyq]

Please make more of these videos. This has helped me improve my health not to mention save loads of time. I can't thank you enough for the excellence and knowledge provided in this video.

[@Downshiftology]

Thank you! And that's so wonderful to hear. :)

[@discobean54]

I did not realize it was so easy to make almond butter! Going to try this, definitely, but will probably substitute the almond slivers with pumpkin seeds or something on top since there is already almond butter on the banana. Another great bfast option for the roasted veggies, with uncooked eggies, is to make an omelet with prepped veggies for the week.

[@shadiablo1]

I have just found this video and it has motivated me to prep my meals! I am so lazy when it comes to prepping food. I love your channel. Thank you.

[@lizouimette]

I subscribed as soon as you mentioned that you are meal prepping for yourself and no one else. It's so hard to find good meal prep videos that aren't for an entire family. Now I just have to adjust for my dietary needs and I'm happy as can be. :D

[@Downshiftology]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the video Elizabeth and yes, I'm just one person. :)

[@SilviaSandinoNieto]

Downshiftology I know!!! For me it's the same. Always the meal prep is for a family and the same recipe for the 5 days... please more of these videos!!

[@Alejandra-nw8ik]

How weird... I never found a meal prep for the whole family... All the ones I've seen were just for one or two people, like this one... Although this one is one of the best I've seen...

[@07cliver]

Thank you Lisa, you’ve completely changed the way I eat!! I’m safely fending off the dangers of type 2 diabetes now and saving time each day with my prepared ingredients.😃

[@elizabethwilk9615]

Thank you I’ve learned so much from your channel. The most important is how to eat healthy not only for me but for my family.

[@mirelladlima5278]

Amazing content. Thank you so much for so many excellent ideas on storing ready to use ingredients as well as putting them together into making suitable nutritious and healthy meal ideas. 🤗💖🙏

[@latintreasure85]

Finally a meal prep video that is simple and easy to follow. Thank you!

[@Downshiftology]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it Nidia!

[@rossot9093]

Loved and learned so many great tips from this video to make life a little less stressful during the week. Thank you so much.x

[@skinnydee1886]

Very nutritious and delicious meals! Thank you for showing us how to prep all the ingredients without hassle! God bless you 🙏 ❤

[@kathryndipietro8974]

I watch this video every half a year or so to replenish my meal prep inspiration ☺ This is the video that got me to start thinking of meal prep differently 2 years ago, and I always go back to it! Thank you for the great ideas and beautifully produced content! ❤🥦🥚🍊

[@donatotusi9140]

If only my family would agree to such a healthy lifestyle...I want to fully commit to it but it's hard to adapt this lifestyle when my family doesn't really care.

[@Downshiftology]

It definitely makes it a bit more challenging, but just focus on doing what's best for you. :)

[@alleytanner1709]

With a 5 year old who eats only certain things (but i am happy that he eats veggies/fruits but not much else) and a husband who who eats like a picky toddler, its definitely a challenge. But this is giving me inspiration to eat healthier!

[@donatotusi9140]

@@alleytanner1709 Wow! If only my mom would share the same opinion haha :b However, I'm still not giving up. Maybe if we transition slowly to a healthier lifestyle, we would actually succeed?

[@negar_salvador]

You could do it when u start ur own family or when u start living independently. Don't worry 😊

[@brandyromano]

Alley Tanner I have the same problem with my husband. He is way pickier than our kids, but we did do the Whole30 last year. Since he is so picky and stubborn it severely limited what he could eat. I tried tons of new stuff and enjoyed it more than he did.

[@brendavaldez02]

I love your videos. I just finished my grocery list! I printed your meal prep Ideas. It’s a life saver!!Thank you!! 🥰🥰

[@vernellalston1844]

Hi Lisa, this is such a good way to make my weekly meals so easy and more nutritious. I'm going to give it a try and would love to see more meal prep options. I just discovered a book to help me get my fridge in order by prepping, storing, and organizing veggies and other foods. I want to help my grandson (18) and me eat healthier and lose weight. He loves his fast food! 😞 Thank you and have a good week! 🙂

[@nadavogtnutrition]

These are awesome ideas! Thank you!

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@dlsdyer9071]

We like to make sweet potato chips. Slice on thinnest setting on mandolin. Brush with two thirds solution of honey to lemon water and sprinkle with any of the pumpkin pie spices. Put in a dehydrator. Dry until very crisp. My kids liked to do a combination of apple, pear and sweet potato.

[@pichayabuakhaow4731]

Oh my gosh, all I could say is that you are such an idol for culinary prep meal cook with time efficiency.

[@anneerd]

I love Ur videos, they are so calming and inspiring. I love to listen to them while doing homework or while organising my room etc

[@Jbiglin]

This was awesome! So informative, easy to follow, and just well done. I’ve got to get to the store to get some of those ingredients for a meal prep day on Sunday. I would enjoy seeing more videos similar to this one with other ingredients. Cheers!

[@fatima-sc7fl]

Love this so much. I'm trying to learn more about how to eat clean and healthy. Your video is so well explained and easy to follow. I love how everything is natural, no canned or pre-packaged food

[@brianmenendez150]

Girl I need to be as organized as you. I'm a hot mess. This was so visually appealing🔎

[@Downshiftology]

Haha. Baby steps. ;)

[@byrutesyvret890]

Really enjoy your great videos. The weekly preps are great for people alone and not complicated. I am 84senior and would love to see easy hot meal preps if possible. Best wishes for 2022 from Montreal Canada 🇨🇦

[@diannerippon7349]

Excellent. I must give this a go. These tips will certainly come in handy, even for a retired couple. I’m always wondering what to cook for dinner.

[@nocalvessprinter]

get healthy recipes shown in just 1-2 minutes? you can find that on this channel

[@alanahodges2322]

Hey guys! So I actually did this and here's a few tips/lessons that I learned when attempting to make these meals. With the sweet potato toast, if you are using the mandoline (thinner pieces) I would recommend only cooking for 18-20 minutes. I cooked mine for the full 25 and they were too done for my liking and a little charred. For the sweet potatoes make sure to have a separate timer for them if cooking longer than 25 minutes just to make sure you don't leave them in with the veggies the entire time. The eggs are great and I love the gooey center. Be careful when breaking the shell to peel because these eggs split really easily and will leak out. They are softer in the whites than fully cooked hardboiled eggs which increases the danger of breaking them while unshelling. The chicken turned out perfect and I believe that my breasts were a little thicker than the ones she'd used. I stirred my veggies half way through just because I wanted the cooking consistent (personal opinion). The zucchini noodles were difficult for me because I do not have a noodle maker like she does. I cut them into thin slices then sliced then long ways to make noodle shaped zucchini. If you don't have the device, I would recommend getting already noodled zucchini or buying one if you will use this often. Good luck! *I didn't home make the hummus or almond butter due to not having a good enough blender.

[@TinySpock]

Kudos for correct spelling of "separate."

[@madinaakberova5020]

For zucchini noodles or strips I use a potato peeler. Very easy wide ”noodles”. Someone on KZbin recommended that.

[@hadiyam8312]

A julienne cutter/peeler also does a good job

[@lechuization]

How long did you bake the chicken?

[@rollandjoeseph]

Get a spiralizer for zucchini noodles, they're cheap and work great!

[@laurieeberhardt9999]

I have watched almost every video on this channel multiple times, especially when my antiinflamitory diet gets me discouraged. Thank you for sharing these videos.

[@t-time3153]

Amazing! Thank you! You’ve made eating healthy sooo simple!❤

[@katievee222]

Downshiftology is by far hands down the best recipe or meal idea channel I’ve ever found on KZbin

[@keitiafoncette6384]

I was the meal prepper who made one meal for 5 days, this video gave me so much good insight on how to make several meals without spending a lot of time in the kitchen and they were all healthy and looked tasty. Definitely inspired.

[@RayaWhisse]

Omg, this is a game changer! To me this is s whole new approach to meal prep and I love it! I could never do the traditional meal prep where you make the same meals for the whole week. I would love more of these videos. You make it look so cleen and beautiful. Love your style ❤️

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks so much Cecilia! Hope you have fun with doing meal prep this way. :) x

[@TheRayjane]

I love this. You have inspired me to get more organized with my meals. Thank you, I love your channel💗

[@forisadora7480]

Hundredth time watching this I am actually going to try this for this week. Meal plans make me break out in a cold sweat so the flexible peel is so amazing

[@Downshiftology]

Woo! Excited to see how your meal prep turns out 😊 be sure to also check out my seasonal meal preps for more ingredient ideas.

[@567893100]

HI Lisa, Love all your videos. My 10-yrs old daughter introduced me to your channel , she knew I wasn't happy with my kitchen , and every day cooking life.We watched million vids, and YT channels ,looking for healthy /minimalist-a life style, but never done anything ,until we find your channel. YOU MY INSPO :) My life getting easy every day with you.Thank you for sharing all your methods and ideas. More Please

[@Downshiftology]

Aww, thanks so much! I'm thrilled to hear that both you and your daughter love my videos. Hopefully my videos will continue to provide a little inspiration in your kitchen and home. :) x

[@karamorris9994]

The meals at the end looks like something someone would take a picture of at a restaurant and put on Instagram, they look so good 😍

[@lindazager4632]

I LOVE this. Cooking they style I relate to with information about planning, organizing, having variety and great flavor. I am going to use this info and perhaps invest in some of the tools/appliances! Thank you.

[@AuntEzWorld]

Loved this, you gave me a great idea. Never thought about meal prepping ingredients for my meals. I’m gonna do that. Thank you for sharing.

[@marisolruiz4978]

I love it, because it is a healthy way to eat while keeping a balance for all. Especially for the busy working people. We save time and also enjoy the food. Thank you!

[@MaroArmoni]

God, I love this lady!!! She really done saved us, so organized...I LOVE IT!!