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
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!
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?
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.
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!!!!!!!
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
@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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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
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. 😊
One of the best cooking videos on youtube i've seen in years. Shame that i've spotted this channel only in 2024. Everything is so collected, organized, and beautifully shot... Hats off and big fat subscription from me.
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! 🙏
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" :)
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!!!
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 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!!
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...
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.
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!
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🏡🙏❤️😊
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!!!
THANK YOU!!!! I’m 49, still trying to figure out the basics to a kitchen, committed to creating a healthier home for me and my family, and this video was so helpful. You’re clear, organized, provide options, take me from beginning of process to completed product, are balanced and intelligent. I feel confident I can do this. Very grateful.
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.
Terrific ideas. I really like variety too, so this is much better than making five identical meals for the week. I look forward to more of your ideas. Thanks again.
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
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.
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 ❤️
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.
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 TH-camd it is very time consuming. If u want it, you better work hard.
Thank you for the video, I like your approach of meal prepping a lot better, I never really thought of doing things this way. I also really appreciate how you didn’t leave out tiny little details that most people might know but are so helpful for beginners like how to roast the same veggies together, etc. Keep the meal prep videos coming! ❤️
I completely agree with the comment above! I have always been overwhelmed by the thought of spending an entire day (or more) shopping, chopping, and cooking. This was easy...and beautiful! Very inspiring. Would love to see more!
I really enjoyed this video also. I've never watched anything like it. But, somehow I missed the tiny detail about how long to bake the chicken and the sweet potato toast. I went over and over the video and couldn't find it. My best guess is maybe 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Anybody want to help me here?
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!
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.😃
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
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.
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
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
Of all the meal prep videos I've watched, this one is not only visually nice, but so easy to understand and I plan on making similar ingredients to make in my fridge. Thank you!!
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!
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!
Today is Jan 1st'21...there is no better way than starting off the new year with this genius idea but not a new concept ..however willpower is the key! I'm looking forward in getting my health and weight under control. Thank you for all the great tips and I look forward in checking in with you for more meal preps as the months go by.
FINALLY! I've been sifting through meal prep vids all day trying to find something that clicked with me. This looks perfect for me AND doable. I'll be looking for more. Thank you!
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.
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! ❤🥦🥚🍊
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
Omg this is SUCH a good idea! I’ve never seen “ingredient” prep instead of “meal” prep/ this seems SO much more realistic and attainable but yet you still get so many different meal possibilities. Thank you so much! This is awesome!!
This is what we call Healthy recipes. You are a great chef....!!!! Thanks for sharing and I will be your greatest follower not to miss the great healthy foods. God Bless you.
I sometimes freeze rice in a muffin tin then trensfer to a bag when frozen. These rice " muffins" are portioned sized and easy to toss in my lunch bag or grab for my dinner when I have a long day and don't feel like cooking. I usually have some type of veggies and meat either prepped or left overs. I'm going to do the same with my next batch of quinoa...freeze a few " muffins"
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!
Hi Lisa, For the first time yesterday, I came across Downshiftology. It appealed to me for a couple of reasons. I want to eat healthy, I have little imagination when it comes to meal planning, and, even though I’m retired and have more time than ever, I have no interest in spending a great deal of time in the kitchen. Each night, I walk into the kitchen, open the refrigerator and struggle with what to make. I was so excited to find MEAL PREP. After watching it a couple of times, I made a shopping list and headed out to buy glass storage containers, a device for making spiral vegetables, and groceries. After church this morning, I returned home and while watching your video, I followed all the steps. Soon, the kitchen was filled with delicious aromas and, in very little time, all the glass containers were filled with 9 ingredients. The only substitution being cauliflower instead of brussel sprouts. For my first meal, I sautéed spinach, spiral zucchini, garlic, and chicken. I added cheese, walnuts, and ground pepper. The flavor was out of this world. I look forward to future recipes and all your wonderful ideas. I’m also glad to own a Vitamix which will be most helpful. Thank you, Lisa. Thank you so much. Your newest fan, Linda
Amen Miss Linda! This video really helped me not to feel overwhelmed with the whole mess of eating and what to eat. Im not into planning meals but I can do ingredients and make a meal out of them! Thank you Lisa ( I think that is your name) @ downshiftology! I can do this, I pray.
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!
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!
I love this type of meal prepping! I get so bored if I have to eat the same thing twice but I also don’t have time to spend an hour in the kitchen every day - like all of us.
Love this! A lot of really good base components. To add more flavor you could also add pesto to the zucchini pasta, sriracha to the chicken avocado salad, or some chili flakes on the sweet potato toast.
What a great plan! I've never liked the whole meal prep thing because we would get so bored eating the same lunch every day. That would make us waste it all and end up in a restaurant or drive-through. This is brilliant because we could mix it all up just like you showed. It's like having a salad bar/buffet right in the fridge.
I love this advice on meal prep! I've always wanted to meal prep but have never done it because I couldn't imagine eating the same thing for a week at a time. This is the perfect solution!
This is the best meal prep video I've seen. I've been eating more broccoli, brussel sprouts, and red onion sauteed/steamed but I really want to start roasting. So much easier and I can cook it all for the week. Thanks for this great video.
I’ve just gotten on page with this lately for workable and reworkable options during the week with hubby and kids. Thanks so much for visualizing to share the concept for buy-in.
I learned from a chef to place the cookie sheet in thre oven while it's preheating to 500 F° (or 475 F° convection), than add the oil to the pan, than place the veggies unto the hot pan, and into the oven and cook them for about 10 to 15 minutes. Since than I've been preheating thre pan for everything; bacon, chicken, fish, etc. 😊 Thanks for the great tips!
Hi Lisa, great videos, I’m a first timer, and I truly enjoyed watching. In the month of December, I cut out sugar, dairy, dread, and wine for a whole month. The first 3 days was torture, but after that, was ok. Now watching what u eat in a day, gives me I a lot of ideas, thank u, u are great. Yes and working out really helps. Soula from Toronto.
You are TOTALLY DOPE! Finally, someone gets me! I love meal prepping but the same meal everyday for five days? Nah! Your custom designing tips are everything!! Thanks so much!!
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!
I used to think this sort of organization was out of reach, but I'll be darned- this is really good advice. Thank you for the crash course in getting one's life together.
Of all of the meal prep information I have read or watched ... I think this is the most practical way to meal prep for who I am. I'm going to have to try this!
Seriously such a well thought out video! I see all of the work that you put into it and it paid off! Absolutely amazing video. So much great information and aesthetically pleasing! I for sure picked up some tips and tricks from the video. Thank you so much for sharing!
Yay - I'm so happy you enjoyed the video and thanks for your kind words! Hopefully those tips and tricks will help you get some amazing sleep tonight! :) x
I know this was 6 years ago but want to thank you. Our son is getting out of the hospital soon and this will be so easy to have on hand. I love to cook but don't really meal prep. It's just basically leftovers after the initial meal that I put together. I've been following you for awhile. ❤
This is so satisfying to watch! Great job! In my meal prep instead of cooking chicken breasts, I bake chicken drumsticks or thighs with bones and skin on. I do remove the skin before I eat it but I find it much more tasty! And it keeps in the fridge very well. Chicken breasts I find get too dry and chewy over time. I also like to prep Currys and soups as they hold on to flavor very well and just swap out sides and salads to serve with them!
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.
This seems much more manageable than some other meal prep I have tried. I loved to see how versatile these ingredients were. Great video. New subbie :)
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
Downshiftology Please more videos like so. Absolutely loved this ideas and matched what I do myself. Lots of love. God bless
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!
Love your idea of a meal prep. Would definitely like to watch more of such videos. 2 thumbs up!
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?
Thank you! Please consider making a vegan meal prep 😊
This is what it looks like to have your life put together
I do my best. ;)
Nikitina and Drive other people around you mad
lol for real
Nikitina true dream life
LOL so true
Thank you for talking slowly and not loud, and not going on and on about unnecessary things. Enjoyable, relaxing and informative.
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video Jessica. :)
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.
I completely agree. She made me WANT to try this by her soothing presence! Hope you will make more videos.
Loved this one!
agreed! new sub :)
I agree, thank you so much! I’m glad to have come across your videos, I have subscribed! Look forward to watching more!
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!!!!!!!
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
Downshiftology Thank you so much!!!! Virtual hugs back!! I’m thankful for you and your foodie wisdom to help others!!! ❤️
You win at this!! Congratzzzzz!!!🤘🤘🤘
Wow!!! Congratulations! Update??
Congrats!!!
I love how clean and organized things are here. I tear my kitchen down just making a PB&J sandwich.
Hahah trust me, my kitchen is a mess after this 😊
I died for 'I tear my kitchen down' 🤣 just for a pb&j sandwich lol
Lmao
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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.
Yay! I'm so happy to hear that!
Awesome! I love when kids eat veggies
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!
lol so cute!
ditto!
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.
YES, definitely. This means one can try and sustain this without suffering
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It is actually pretty healthy
yea i was surprised she cooked chicken, shes not too extreme
"Perfectly balanced, as all thing should be"
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 !
Hi Ohland
How are you today?
And did you actually eat them?
❤❤it feels nice honestly
@@geebisibaby steps my friend. That's ok sometimes.
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.
@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.
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
J NYC I love that thoughts it rings true
Most realistic comment so far
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.
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.
I'm go glad you enjoyed the video 😊
This is my second video today and I hit the subscribe button. My new food idol.
Same here. Subscribed
Same here 👍
@@domina7555 thanks a lot
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.
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.
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!
Oh wow awesome tip!!
You can take the shell out and let them res in shoyu! Super tasty!
Nice tips
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.
Are you still putting them in the ice bath, too?
I think it would be awesome for you to do a video on how to properly wash and store all fruits and veggies.
Will keep that in mind Taylor :)
^^^ yes please!!!
Downshiftology YESSS OMG
Yes please!
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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!
I appreciate that! 😊
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
How sad is their life to waste that sort of time hurting someone trying to help people.
Right.! I was like y so many thumbs down.?
This is perfection at its best. 🥰
Haters will hate .. that’s why .. sad ppl out there .
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. 😊
One of the best cooking videos on youtube i've seen in years. Shame that i've spotted this channel only in 2024. Everything is so collected, organized, and beautifully shot... Hats off and big fat subscription from me.
I think this is the best meal prep video i have seen.
TheHouseOffice same! I can actually implement this in my daily life!!
TheHouseOffice I agree. Really good and healthy
@Rodrigo Ruiz WTF
Agree
Me too! Great video!
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! 🙏
So happy you enjoyed the video Mandi! :) x
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" :)
Finally a meal prep video that is organized, easy, informative and actually works!!! Thank you!!!
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!!!
This is honestly the best idea. Preparing all the ingridients ahead instead of meals. This is genius.
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
Thanks!
Thank you
Thank you Sara!
Thank you for the spoiler :))
Incredible! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the video Elizabeth and yes, I'm just one person. :)
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!!
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...
@@Downshiftologywhat kind of baking sheets do you use? Nonstick?
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.
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
@@nisa3612 then make your own with meals u like
@@nisa3612 you can probably combine those ingredients mentioned in the video for your soup you know.
@@nisa3612 What stops you from making spicy and soupy meal preps? Soups are the best thing for freezing.
Omg , a good meal planer, who cooks healthy food and is NOT a vegan? Where have you been whole my life
I agree☺
Joe Greene i eat most of my meals with bread so forget about gluten free 😅
You mean all those New Age Australian girls? 😂
"...and is NOT a vegan" LOL ... RT hahaha
Amen!
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!
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 😊
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🏡🙏❤️😊
Her house? She probably earns enough from TH-cam to have someone come in a few times a week to help her with that.
Prepping ingredients vs meals is genius. Mind blown. No idea how I never thought of that.
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.
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!!!
Finally a meal prep video that is simple and easy to follow. Thank you!
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it Nidia!
THANK YOU!!!! I’m 49, still trying to figure out the basics to a kitchen, committed to creating a healthier home for me and my family, and this video was so helpful. You’re clear, organized, provide options, take me from beginning of process to completed product, are balanced and intelligent. I feel confident I can do this. Very grateful.
I'm happy you enjoyed the video and found it helpful Anne! And thanks for your kind words. :) x
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.
Love the presentation . Very neat and organised.
Clean, yummy, and TO THE POINT, not wasting my time with silly things. I am now a fan of this woman.
Thanks so much! :)
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AMEN!!!
You get an A+ for organization! Well done
Thank you!
This is the first unstressful meal prep video I have ever seen. Subscribed!!! ❤️
Yay - lovely to hear that! :) x
Lol... Yeah!
Agreed! X
Agreed!
Yep! New Sub too!
Terrific ideas. I really like variety too, so this is much better than making five identical meals for the week. I look forward to more of your ideas. Thanks again.
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
Aww, thanks so much Dionne! I'm thrilled you loved the video. And will do on more videos in the future. :) x
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.
Thank you! And that's so wonderful to hear. :)
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 ❤️
Thanks so much Cecilia! Hope you have fun with doing meal prep this way. :) x
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.
You can tell a LOT about how organized someone's life is by observing the state of their kitchen. ;)
Oh dear 😬 ...lol 😁
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.
Oh dear me 🙆where's the LIE?❤👌
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.
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 TH-camd it is very time consuming. If u want it, you better work hard.
I’ve never been more inspired by watching a meal prep video!
I'm so glad to hear that! Be sure to check out my seasonal meal preps as well 😊
Same here!!
i couldn’t take my eyes away!!!
I agree!
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Thank you for the video, I like your approach of meal prepping a lot better, I never really thought of doing things this way. I also really appreciate how you didn’t leave out tiny little details that most people might know but are so helpful for beginners like how to roast the same veggies together, etc. Keep the meal prep videos coming! ❤️
You're welcome Abadan! Happy you liked the video and found it helpful. I'll definitely do more in the future. :)
I second this, so helpful! About the eggs though, were those medium or large eggs ?
I completely agree with the comment above! I have always been overwhelmed by the thought of spending an entire day (or more) shopping, chopping, and cooking. This was easy...and beautiful! Very inspiring. Would love to see more!
I really enjoyed this video also. I've never watched anything like it. But, somehow I missed the tiny detail about how long to bake the chicken and the sweet potato toast. I went over and over the video and couldn't find it. My best guess is maybe 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Anybody want to help me here?
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!
Finally a grown chic woman eating healthy in her grown up kitchen i love it
Haha. And I love this response! ;) Thanks Jessica! x
I love too. Really nice 👏👏
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.
Jessica Darling , I agree with you, I loved her video and her kitchen too!
This is hard to find? Where are you looking lmao
Easy to understand, economical, healthy, teen-approved, and simply fabulous! A++
Aww, thanks so much Deborah! I'll take that A++ ;) x
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.😃
I love how doable this is, all the ingredients are easy to find.
Oh my gosh, all I could say is that you are such an idol for culinary prep meal cook with time efficiency.
This is the best meal prep I've ever watched. Heathly too. Looks great. The variety is great. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it Meghan!!
Girl I need to be as organized as you. I'm a hot mess. This was so visually appealing🔎
Haha. Baby steps. ;)
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
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.
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
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
Of all the meal prep videos I've watched, this one is not only visually nice, but so easy to understand and I plan on making similar ingredients to make in my fridge. Thank you!!
That makes me so happy to hear. Thanks so much!
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!
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!
You sound like a pro Lisa! That's awesome! :)
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way to go young woman!
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!🌹
Chicken and eggs are far from healthy! Swap it out with seasoned tofu, temphe, or beans!:)
Today is Jan 1st'21...there is no better way than starting off the new year with this genius idea but not a new concept ..however willpower is the key! I'm looking forward in getting my health and weight under control. Thank you for all the great tips and I look forward in checking in with you for more meal preps as the months go by.
Yes! Goodbye 2020 hello 2021!
Keep moving forward
How's it going?
FINALLY! I've been sifting through meal prep vids all day trying to find something that clicked with me. This looks perfect for me AND doable. I'll be looking for more. Thank you!
Yay - that makes me so happy to hear! Thanks Regina! :) x
My gosh, I just love your ideas. Everything feels so clean, natural, healthy, and simple! Absolutely beautiful.
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.
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! ❤🥦🥚🍊
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 😍
Watching your remarkable sense of organization is positively infectious! My approach to my role in the kitchen is revived and reformed. Thank you!
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
Omg this is SUCH a good idea! I’ve never seen “ingredient” prep instead of “meal” prep/ this seems SO much more realistic and attainable but yet you still get so many different meal possibilities. Thank you so much! This is awesome!!
So glad you enjoyed the video Tiffany. :) x
Really nicely done. I think having very good knives, pans, cutting boards and glass storage containers makes a big difference.
Yes, it sure does!
This is what we call Healthy recipes. You are a great chef....!!!! Thanks for sharing and I will be your greatest follower not to miss the great healthy foods. God Bless you.
I sometimes freeze rice in a muffin tin then trensfer to a bag when frozen. These rice " muffins" are portioned sized and easy to toss in my lunch bag or grab for my dinner when I have a long day and don't feel like cooking. I usually have some type of veggies and meat either prepped or left overs. I'm going to do the same with my next batch of quinoa...freeze a few " muffins"
That's a great idea!! Love it!
That's brilliant! Going to try that, thanks.
Can you microwave them to reheat?
Meat is not healthy! Swap the meat with yummy seasoned tofu, temphe, or beans!:)
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God, I love this lady!!! She really done saved us, so organized...I LOVE IT!!
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!
Hi Lisa,
For the first time yesterday, I came across Downshiftology. It appealed to me for a couple of reasons. I want to eat healthy, I have little imagination when it comes to meal planning, and, even though I’m retired and have more time than ever, I have no interest in spending a great deal of time in the kitchen. Each night, I walk into the kitchen, open the refrigerator and struggle with what to make.
I was so excited to find MEAL PREP. After watching it a couple of times, I made a shopping list and headed out to buy glass storage containers, a device for making spiral vegetables, and groceries. After church this morning, I returned home and while watching your video, I followed all the steps. Soon, the kitchen was filled with delicious aromas and, in very little time, all the glass containers were filled with 9 ingredients. The only substitution being cauliflower instead of brussel sprouts.
For my first meal, I sautéed spinach, spiral zucchini, garlic, and chicken. I added cheese, walnuts, and ground pepper. The flavor was out of this world.
I look forward to future recipes and all your wonderful ideas. I’m also glad to own a Vitamix which will be most helpful.
Thank you, Lisa. Thank you so much. Your newest fan,
Linda
Your comment totally made my day! So happy you enjoyed the video and meal prepped all those recipe. Yay. Go YOU!
Amen Miss Linda! This video really helped me not to feel overwhelmed with the whole mess of eating and what to eat. Im not into planning meals but I can do ingredients and make a meal out of them! Thank you Lisa ( I think that is your name) @ downshiftology! I can do this, I pray.
Watching this just make me so happy and filled with joy. This kind of structure to my meals is what i need. Thank you for showing how easy it can be.
Glad you enjoyed it!
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!
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!
I love this type of meal prepping! I get so bored if I have to eat the same thing twice but I also don’t have time to spend an hour in the kitchen every day - like all of us.
Yes, meal prepping this way solves both of those problems. Glad you enjoyed the video Lara! :)
Okay the sweet potato with avocado, greens, and egg!!! Omg I’m OBSESSED! I can’t wait to try! I love all these ideas!
WOW just amazing, simple, fresh, healthy. I want to learn and change my way of eating and add more years to my life. Thanks.
Glad these meal preps have been of inspiration for your journey to healthy eating Jose! 😊
How many degrees and how long do we cook the chicken and sweet potato for ?
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.
You ma'am, are a genius for putting this together in a simple, straight, succinct manner
Aww, thanks so much! I really appreciate that. :)
Now this is a impressive meal prep!! Very efficient! I'm giving it a try!
Wonderful! Let me know how it turns out. :)
Downshiftology Thank you! Will do! 😊
Love this! A lot of really good base components. To add more flavor you could also add pesto to the zucchini pasta, sriracha to the chicken avocado salad, or some chili flakes on the sweet potato toast.
Yes, those would all be amazing flavor enhancers!
Love how you demonstration the simplicity of planning ,cooking, and eating. Enjoyed the Vito and will be implementing these ideas.
What a great plan! I've never liked the whole meal prep thing because we would get so bored eating the same lunch every day. That would make us waste it all and end up in a restaurant or drive-through. This is brilliant because we could mix it all up just like you showed. It's like having a salad bar/buffet right in the fridge.
I'm right there with you Neal! And I love your analogy of it being a salad bar/buffet in the fridge. That's the perfect description! :)
I love this advice on meal prep! I've always wanted to meal prep but have never done it because I couldn't imagine eating the same thing for a week at a time. This is the perfect solution!
I agree. I just couldn't enjoy eating the same meal for 5 days in a row. Glad you loved the video! :)
This is the best meal prep video I've seen. I've been eating more broccoli, brussel sprouts, and red onion sauteed/steamed but I really want to start roasting. So much easier and I can cook it all for the week. Thanks for this great video.
So glad to hear that Patrick! PS, I have another meal prep coming soon :)
I’ve just gotten on page with this lately for workable and reworkable options during the week with hubby and kids. Thanks so much for visualizing to share the concept for buy-in.
I learned from a chef to place the cookie sheet in thre oven while it's preheating to 500 F° (or 475 F° convection), than add the oil to the pan, than place the veggies unto the hot pan, and into the oven and cook them for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Since than I've been preheating thre pan for everything; bacon, chicken, fish, etc. 😊 Thanks for the great tips!
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Hi Lisa, great videos, I’m a first timer, and I truly enjoyed watching. In the month of December, I cut out sugar, dairy, dread, and wine for a whole month. The first 3 days was torture, but after that, was ok. Now watching what u eat in a day, gives me I a lot of ideas, thank u, u are great. Yes and working out really helps. Soula from Toronto.
Bravo Soula! KALA XRISTOUGENNA!
You are TOTALLY DOPE! Finally, someone gets me! I love meal prepping but the same meal everyday for five days? Nah! Your custom designing tips are everything!! Thanks so much!!
Thanks so much Ibaria! I'm thrilled your loving my videos! :) x
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!
get healthy recipes shown in just 1-2 minutes? you can find that on this channel
I used to think this sort of organization was out of reach, but I'll be darned- this is really good advice. Thank you for the crash course in getting one's life together.
Of all of the meal prep information I have read or watched ... I think this is the most practical way to meal prep for who I am. I'm going to have to try this!
Wonderful! Glad you enjoyed it. :) x
Seriously such a well thought out video! I see all of the work that you put into it and it paid off! Absolutely amazing video. So much great information and aesthetically pleasing! I for sure picked up some tips and tricks from the video. Thank you so much for sharing!
Yay - I'm so happy you enjoyed the video and thanks for your kind words! Hopefully those tips and tricks will help you get some amazing sleep tonight! :) x
I agree. The quality of this video really shows the work she put into it.
I know this was 6 years ago but want to thank you. Our son is getting out of the hospital soon and this will be so easy to have on hand. I love to cook but don't really meal prep. It's just basically leftovers after the initial meal that I put together. I've been following you for awhile. ❤
YES, please more prep videos! Excellent to watch! Thank you for sharing with us, Lisa XOXO
Will keep that in mind! 😊 Stay tuned for more meal prep news.
I am so lousy at meal preps, your organization skills and healthy meal ideas make me feel there's hope for me☺️.
This is so satisfying to watch! Great job!
In my meal prep instead of cooking chicken breasts, I bake chicken drumsticks or thighs with bones and skin on. I do remove the skin before I eat it but I find it much more tasty! And it keeps in the fridge very well. Chicken breasts I find get too dry and chewy over time. I also like to prep Currys and soups as they hold on to flavor very well and just swap out sides and salads to serve with them!
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.
I have been meal prepping for years but this video ACTUALLY had helpful tips and insights I had not heard or thought of!
Totally awesome! 👍👍
Wonderful! Glad you enjoyed it!
This seems much more manageable than some other meal prep I have tried. I loved to see how versatile these ingredients were. Great video. New subbie :)
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed this video!