The Ultimate Meal Prep Guide: Get Healthy with this System!

[@LetsEatPlants]

✨ I'd love to have you join us for the next round of the Let's Eat Plants Meal Prep Course! Check out all the info here! bit.ly/LEPmealprepcourse

[@marykaren7542]

I use my salad spinner to dry everything, including berries.

[@LetsEatPlants]

That’s a great way to dry everything! 🤩

[@franciscachesca]

I recommend your channel very often to people who want to go vegan or are already vegan and want to eat healthier and learn to meal prep. Your channel along with two others are the ones I put in my top three list of recommendations. Everything is good on yout channel. You stay consisted. Your vibe is so relaxed and kind. Your meal prep are very realistic and easy to integrate in every lifestyle. Huge fan here. ❤

[@LetsEatPlants]

Awww thank you Francisca! 🥰🥰 You always write such sweet comments. 🥹🥹 Truly appreciate all your support and thank you for sharing the channel to help more people with healthy vegan eating and meal prep! 💪🏻🌱

[@PennyPowell-fr9ec]

This video helped me SO MUCH. Yesterday, a Sunday, when I was feeling like lying on the couch and knitting, I thought about it and prepped my heart out. This week, we have several lunches and dinners waiting in the fridge. Thank you!!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Aww I’m so glad to hear that!! 🤗🤗 It must feel great to have that done. Great job!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@LibbyWithnall]

I've been doing food prep for a few years now but I love and get inspriration from your videos..

[@LetsEatPlants]

Aww thank you Libby! That makes me so happy to hear! 🤗

[@babycakes8434]

Good info. YT recommended your hummus, so here I am. I do prep by cooking freezing some stuff, like beans. I am cooking only for myself, so chopping stuff ahead would speed up the expiration date of my produce. I like to cook big batches of food and then freeze it, so when I don't feel like cooking, I always have food available. Ooo I need freezer hacks. My lemons always go bad eventually. You should have much more views. You are direct and pleasant to watch and listen. 🎉🎉🎉I am on mostly on WFPB so I am always open to new ideas❤🎉

[@LetsEatPlants]

Aww thank you and welcome! 🤗 When I am cooking only for myself I usually just do smaller quantities of prepped veggies and sometimes do 2 preps a week instead of one big one on Sunday. Helps with the freshness of veggies! But freezing is always a great option too. 😃

[@AkoMati]

You helped me on this Meal Prep! I enjoyed and learned a lot!! I’m new to your channel. New to Plant Based Food choices and I’m determined to move forward to healthy choices (Plant Based, and more on home Meal Prep like your examples. Thanks again.

[@LetsEatPlants]

I'm so glad to hear it and *welcome*! That's wonderful you're eating more plant based and healthy! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions along the way. 🤗

[@AkoMati]

@@LetsEatPlantsthanks again!! 🤗🤗

[@doveandolive1153]

Maddie what a great informative video! It's packed with sensible info, tips and tricks. Was listening/watching while prepping supper. I'll be listening/watching again tomorrow while make stock and soup. Keep up the great work Maddie 👍

[@LetsEatPlants]

Aww thank you so much! I’m so glad it was helpful!! 🤗🤗🤗 Great idea to watch while prepping. 😍🌱🌱

[@veganmamafourgirls5370]

Wow! What a great compilation of meal prep ideas. Thank you Maddie! Hope you are feeling well :)

[@BettyHorn]

I am thinking up my meals for the week as I'm watching you! I have farro and barley, as well as wild rice for my grains, and I have several varieties of beans I can cook. And I have produce in the fridge to chop, that when combined, would make for some pretty good meals. Thanks for so many good ideas!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Woohoo! Sounds like some great combos! 🤩🤩

[@BettyHorn]

@@LetsEatPlants I'm cooking wild rice and yellow squash with onions and tofu and cheese sauce right now. I'll pull the rest together later.

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@BettyHorn Nice! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@BettyHorn]

@@LetsEatPlants 🙂

[@lindalatham412]

This is such a great video filled with such awesome tips and strategies!!! 🎉❤❤

[@LetsEatPlants]

So glad you liked it! 🤗

[@my_lucky_4453]

Hi, I found your videos so informative and very useful !! I wish you hit a million subscribers soon 🎉🎉

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thanks!

[@janetbrown9208]

😴 Thanks for the great video. Sooo much good and helpful information!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Oh yay! So glad to hear it! 😃😃

[@maggie2936-q1m]

This is a very helpful video. Saving it for reference. And yes, 😴.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Oh yay, so glad to hear that!! 🤗🤗

[@juliemoore6957]

Wow! This is a load of great info!

[@LetsEatPlants]

So glad it was helpful! 🤗

[@cariemorgangraff4829]

I’m not a vegetarian or plan to be but I do like your ideas for vegetable prep.

[@LetsEatPlants]

No worries, all are welcome here! I do feel these prep basics can apply to any kind of eater. 😊

[@astrochakrasynergysystem1480]

Always love your videos. Always inspire me! Thank you Maddie

[@LetsEatPlants]

Aww so glad to hear it! 🤗🤗

[@janecheek5093]

😴Definitely! Thank you for your videos!

[@LetsEatPlants]

☺️🙌🏻🙌🏻 You’re very welcome!!!

[@masamateic]

Thank you! I really enjoyed this video!❤

[@LetsEatPlants]

I'm so glad! 🤗🤗

[@normalilia8863]

I absolutely LOVE my thermomix best kitchen tool helps soooo much!

[@LetsEatPlants]

I’ve heard they’re great!

[@heatherphelps3799]

Great video! Love your channel. Thank you ❤

[@LetsEatPlants]

So glad and you are very welcome! 🤗🤗 Thank you for being here!

[@AkoMati]

I also use Distilled vinegar to wash my fruits (more like 1/2 water 1/2 vinegar), soak for 15 min or longer.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Nice!

[@sherri.]

Love the avocado tip. I just bought a pack of 6 today and will put 5 in the fridge right now! 😊 🥑

[@LetsEatPlants]

Wohoo! Good timing! 😄

[@tatianadiaz1774]

Thank you sooo much for this! One of my favorite videos of yours, for sure. I have a Blentec blender and we absolutely love it.

[@LetsEatPlants]

You’re so welcome and yay that is awesome! So glad you enjoyed. 🤗🤗

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Love 🥰 this video and all Maddie's videos because they are so inspiring and help us stay healthy on a whole plant foods diet. I recommend the Ninja Kitchen Power blender Foodie that is also a soup maker because of the cooking element. Love 💞 Maddie & ❤Q.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Aww thank you David!! 😊😊😊

[@MauraMarcus]

I do cook every day. I keep of list of meals I can make with what I have in the house. Still, you are right, every day I have to read thru that list and decide what to make that day.

[@LetsEatPlants]

That's a great way to do it too! 😊

[@racheltarr5397]

After the baby, please write an essay !!😂😂 I have the ninja one. I also love ninja foodie air oven

[@LetsEatPlants]

Definitely will!! Oooh the oven looks great, how do you like it?

[@cavenavasagam6461]

I use my Indian Blender Ultra with 3 cups. But I use only 2. It is stainless steel and my Nutri Bullet

[@LetsEatPlants]

Nice! It's great to find something that works well for you.

[@michellebeckham6402]

Wonderful video! Are you not from Canada? You mentioned when you first moved there?

[@LetsEatPlants]

Aww thank you! Yes I’m actually from California. 😄😄 My husband (who is from Canada) and I met while we were living abroad and we decided to move to his home area when we left.

[@michellebeckham6402]

@@LetsEatPlants oh I’m from Southern California, what part are you from? Very cool. You actually me of another you tuber who is Canadian, you sound alike so it’s funny that you’re actually not a native although I know it’s easy to pick up dialect

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@michellebeckham6402 Omg too funny! Maybe I picked it up from my husband? Although I don’t think he sounds very Canadian. 😆 I’m from near Santa Barbara! 💕

[@michellebeckham6402]

@@LetsEatPlants Santa Barbara area, how beautiful 😊

[@thegreengoddess8850]

Lettuce will only grow if the roots were cut low enough. They have to be able to grow new roots and then they need soil or will rot. Green onions rot too in water. You have to change the soil every few days. It is best to put them in soil and they don't die if you keep them watered.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Interesting.... I've done both and have not had success with soil at all! Only with water! 😧😧

[@thegreengoddess8850]

@@LetsEatPlants cut lettuce usually doesn’t grow at all because it need roots and they cut them off too high for new roots to grow so they die after a month or so. All plants grow in soil though. Not sure how you keep green onions to keep growing for long in water though. Plants need nutrients to grow.

[@thegreengoddess8850]

I am in the US. Maybe they cut your lettuce differently in Canada?

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@thegreengoddess8850 Not sure! I’ve had success with lettuce in water (sometimes I buy ones with the roots still attached but I’ve done it with both kinds) but every time I transfer it to soil it wilts and dies. 😣😣 So I’ve found that with just water I’m able to at least get the inside leaves to regrow. Same with green onion! Not sure why that is as I agree they need nutrients for long-term growth.

[@dorothyball6003]

You always nudge me to try new recipes I get SO stuck in my rut. It’s really a deep rut😂 Do you have a bbq sauce recipe?

[@LetsEatPlants]

Aww yay!! Hahaha, I get stuck in my ruts too. Glad the vids are helpful! 😃 I do not have a BBQ sauce recipe, but I like a lot of Nisha's recipes... I would try this one: rainbowplantlife.com/vegan-bbq-sauce/#recipe 😊

[@dorothyball6003]

I am almost certain that is the recipe that came up when I googled natural ingredients bbq sauce😉 I’ll give it a try. You look great. You will have a beautiful baby. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your kindness❤️

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@dorothyball6003 Oh nice! 😃 Would love to hear how it turns out for you. And thank you so much!! 🥰

[@MDunn-sm6ud]

Do you use a vinegar or something in the vegetable wash water?

[@LetsEatPlants]

Yes! With berries I always use vinegar as I find it helps keep them from getting moldy. I used to use vinegar for washing veggies as well, but I’ve heard baking soda might actually work better, so I’ve been experimenting with that! Hard to really tell a difference though. 😄 I think it’s whichever you prefer to use.

[@Caulyfleur]

😴 me too!!

[@LetsEatPlants]

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[@sherylpolster5309]

Do you have a recipe for the spring rolls with the sauce you showed a couple times in this video?

[@LetsEatPlants]

Yes! Recipe is from this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zp2seJV4etZgipYsi=6NvxiSYtatvrVluB 😄

[@Greenilady13]

How can I find your granola recipe? Thank you. Beth

[@LetsEatPlants]

It’s in the description box of this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4LTea2Dr6iSgqMsi=nvpKuDo-jDKoSuNJ The best oil-free granola. 😍😍 Enjoy!

[@Greenilady13]

❤thank you!

[@pandapeek55]

Great video! I saved it to keep referring to. I’ve had my Blendtec blender for over 10 years and love it! I also love my Instant Pot.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Wonderful! So glad you found it helpful!!! 🤩🤩 Right!? The instant pot has been a life saver over the years. A good blender is too!

[@gabriel65304]

it would be good to give up plastic bags and boxes and replace them with enameled metal, glass, wood, hemp or cotton bags

[@stefanie1928]

I think we all know that. However, we can't just throw away all the plastic containers that we've used up until now. She seems to use mostly glass containers, glass jars, cotton bags etc. and then an odd plastic container or plastic bag here and there. We all do that. It's pretty expensive to replace everything at once, so most people have to do this over time. Maddie is obviously doing the best she can!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Definitely! I've mentioned that in previous videos as well that we are transitioning to get rid of all plastics, but as Stefanie mentioned it's not always cost effective to do that right off the bat. I also think it's best to use something you already have to its full potential before getting rid of it. 😊😊

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thank you Stefanie! Well said. 🤗🤗

[@paigedebusk]

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[@LetsEatPlants]

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[@andreawalker7138]

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[@LetsEatPlants]

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[@Vv-tr4qq]

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[@LetsEatPlants]

😊🙌🏻🙌🏻 Same!!

[@racheltarr5397]

🥱 😴 😫 😂❤

[@LetsEatPlants]

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[@jesikaz]

💤 😴 💤

[@jesikaz]

The not thinking about what's for dinner, thawing things, and being tired after a long day at work is one of the greatest bonuses of becoming a plant based eater and batch/prep cooking each week.

[@LetsEatPlants]

😂🙌🏻🙌🏻 Yesss me too!

[@creatorphd_1015]

So informative and detailed!!! thank you!!

[@LetsEatPlants]

You’re welcome! Glad to hear it 🤗

[@jdardlu7214]

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[@LetsEatPlants]

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[@JazzedatHome]

Maddie, I just wanted to say that I'm thinking of you and I hope you and your family are doing well. Blessings! - Claire

[@LetsEatPlants]

Aww thank you Claire! I can’t wait to get back into making content, just trying to get somewhat of a schedule going with the little one’s naps. 😜 But we’re doing well over here! Thank you for checking in. 🥹🥹

[@JazzedatHome]

@@LetsEatPlants You're welcome, Maddie! I'm sure that's tricky and I totally understand that it's going to take some time for you to find a new rhythm and create some new content. I'm glad to hear that you're doing well :) Blessings!

[@AkoMati]

I enjoyed your Video!! But it is bothersome hearing you say or call Tupperwares to those containers.. 🙊🙊🙊

[@LetsEatPlants]

Hahaha yes, I think unfortunately the word "Tupperware" has become synonymous with storage container! 😂

[@AkoMati]

@@LetsEatPlants 🙊🤔🤣 🤣🤣. Yup. I hear it all the time.

[@JackieSiperko]

Thank you so much for this video ❤

[@LetsEatPlants]

You're very welcome! 😊😊

[@claireklein9398]

Very helpful, thank you!!

[@LetsEatPlants]

You're welcome! Glad to hear it!

[@JazzedatHome]

Hi, Maddie! I'm glad to hear from you, as I was wondering how your pregnancy was going. It's great to see that you're on top of your vitamins and nutrients. I assume you're taking B-12, as part of that, right? I thought I was getting enough B-12, since I eat some animal products (I'm Flexitarian), plus it's in my soy milk and multivitamins...but, I guess not! I was gifted a B-12 supplement, recently, and I decided to try it out. I suddenly had so much more energy and started waking up a few hours earlier than I had been! Also, I've been stalled in my weight loss, for about four years, despite working out like a beast, but I began to lose weight, again, and I think that's partly because of the B-12. I remember you saying that you were low on energy, in the last video, and suspected that it had to do with iron. So, that's good that you're being mindful of that. B-12 also factors into oxygenation and energy...which you probably know, but I just wanted to make sure ;) I love the Buddha bowl and I hear you regarding mixing the warm and cold elements, so it's more appealing, during the winter. There are so many flavor options for that, as well. Anyway, this was fun to watch and I'm sure it will be helpful to other women who are vegan and pregnant. I've never seen one like this, before, so that was a fab idea to do a video on it. Blessings! - Claire

[@LetsEatPlants]

Aww thank you! Yes, there is B12 in the prenatal! And also in our soymilk we drink everyday. 😄 I actually supplemented with a B12 a few years ago (earlier in my vegan journey) and broke out with acne quite badly... realized I was taking way too much! My B12 levels have always been good in my bloodwork too, so I think a lot of the foods I'd been eating were fortified with it. 😅 But that's awesome that it has been helping you! I think it's so important for everyone (not just vegans!) to be checking vitamin levels with bloodwork and finding the best supplement routine. And thank you Claire! Yes, I hope it's helpful to others. I always think it's fun to watch others "what I eat in a day" to get inspiration. 😋

[@JazzedatHome]

You're welcome! That's great that you're on top of your B-12 and I hope that your energy has returned. I hear you about breaking out and the levels being too much. Too much of a good thing is still too much. I can't take curcumin or spirulina or a couple other things because they overstimulate my immune system and make me itch like mad. You're right that getting bloodwork is the only way to know, for sure, if our body has enough of something or needs more of it. Have you considered doing a video on what things you test for (and stay on top of), on a plant-based diet? I haven't seen anything like that, out there, either, and I think it would be really helpful. I'm also writing a blog post, which is a beginner's guide to the Flexitarian diet, and I would love to include that sort of thing. I do have a little snippet where I'm recommending that people see their doctor and get a baseline established, with their bloodwork and other things, before they embark on a major diet change, like that. The problem is that most doctors are not well-versed in nutrition and especially not plant-based nutrition. I even saw a dietician last week who knew jack squat about plant-based diets and it was kind of shocking. My point is that people can't necessarily count on their doctors knowing what to test for. But, if you shared what you do, they might be able to approach their doctor with that information. Blessings! - Claire@@LetsEatPlants

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@JazzedatHome Totally! That's a great idea for a video as I haven't shared that and I think it's something a lot of people would want to know. I've seen a few other vegans do it (showing their blood test results) to show they are getting adequate nutrition, but it would also be good to show what tests vegans should be taking. Very true about the doctors! It's so interesting to see the lack of knowledge about a plant based diet. I hope that changes in the future! 😊💛

[@JazzedatHome]

Thanks! Sorry for the delay. Am juggling many things, at the moment. I agree that a lot of people would want to know. That's good that people are showing their blood tests, but I agree that talking about what to have tested would be good, too. Yeah, unfortunately true. Ugh. Yes, hopefully things are starting to change, as plant-based diets grow in popularity and there's a greater demand for doctors and dieticians to know their stuff. I feel that Dr. Greger's work is really setting the standard for that and making the knowledge more available. Have you read his books? I just finished "How Not to Die" and "How Not to Diet". Next up is "How Not to Age", which I'm really interested in, since I'm 45, but I feel much older, since I have a spinal condition and am working to heal that. Blessings! @@LetsEatPlants 🌞😊

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@JazzedatHome Yes, love his books! I haven’t read How Not to Age yet.. but am excited to get it on audio once it comes to Libby. 😁😁 45 is young! I’m getting close to that. 🤭

[@heather1778]

Where can I find the soup and salad dressing recipes mentioned in this video? Thank you!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Hi there! Soup is in the description box of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6XUnX-tg72SetEsi=1W4iTUoSYsV4W7i6 and salad dressings are here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnetnmV4oLBrbKMsi=mmvjNbwrjXS6FIqi Enjoy! ☺️

[@sdtayw]

What's for dinner...ugh. meal prep helps

[@LetsEatPlants]

Right!? That phrase was becoming much too common in our house. 😂😂