The art of meal prepping makes hectic weekdays simpler, giving you your time back and allowing you to eat better. For a meal planning newbie, pick one day (e.g., Sunday) to plan out your meals for the week and go from there. Design a menu that offers protein, veggies and whole grains.
Second, create a shopping list using your menu so you have everything in stock. Make staples when cooking — do large batches of grains or proteins that will give you multiple meals. Get yourself some decent containers for storing both food and incredibly handy cheese meal prep containers to keep portion sizes exactly where you want them.
After cooking your meals store them in containers and then write the date on each container (this way you can track how long it has been stored). Remember to add snacks such as bite-sized fruits or some dry fruits for easy access. You can save yourself time by preparing meals in advance and enjoy healthy options without the chaos of cooking every day.