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Odds are you’ve heard of meal prepping—after all, it’s become hugely popular on social media as a way to save time and eat healthy. But this simple plan-ahead trick does more than just make busy days ...

If you have ADHD, meal prep can be more complex, but it can be manageable with the right approach. You can split up your planning and cooking, use common ingredients, and double portions. Meal prep is ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

I never need a good excuse to start taking meal prep a bit more seriously. Not only does it save me money over takeout, but it also lets me control exactly what I’m eating and helps me get weeknight ...