{"id":1577,"date":"2022-01-15T04:13:59","date_gmt":"2022-01-15T04:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plixlife.com\/blog\/?p=1577"},"modified":"2023-06-16T10:42:39","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T10:42:39","slug":"what-is-meal-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/what-is-meal-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Meal Planning?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4552 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/What-is-Meal-Planning__-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"852\" height=\"574\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/What-is-Meal-Planning__-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/What-is-Meal-Planning__-450x304.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/What-is-Meal-Planning__-225x152.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/What-is-Meal-Planning__-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/What-is-Meal-Planning__-142x96.jpg 142w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/What-is-Meal-Planning__.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Introduction to What is Meal Planning?&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Meal planning involves the act of sorting out or planning out portions of meals for the entire week or month. This is done in order to simplify the overwhelming number of options available for buying and making food.&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">There are different factors that contribute to your decision-making process like&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Your frequency of grocery shopping<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Your willingness to cook and try new recipes&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Your eating style and individual taste&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">How organized you want to be with your cooking&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The idea is to go for what works best for you. It doesn\u2019t have to be complicated or fancy in any way.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">Fuel your life by eating what you like and what\u2019s both sustainable and healthy for you. Here are few general meal planning tips when you\u2019re running out of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"s1\">1.Order your groceries online&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">Use your phone to download meal planning apps like Veganized, Foodplanner or Mealime and swap them for your usual delivery apps. Get an overview of your meal, snacks and workout fuel to see what suits your bill. Include all the groceries and foods you need. These apps will also help you break down calories in your servings.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">2. Food Storage&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6303 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/4869\/4431\/files\/Webp.net-resizeimage-47.jpg?v=1631273691\" alt=\"meal plan storage\" width=\"922\" height=\"692\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">Get yourself equipped by storing food in portable containers.&nbsp; One pro tip would be to get stackable glass containers that you can simultaneously microwave, freeze and throw in the dishwasher. A systematic and organised kitchen is always helpful for meal planning.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">3. Keep it chopped&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p11\"><span class=\"s1\">Being prepared helps you get the most out of anything. You can keep portions of your veggies chopped so that when hunger strikes, you\u2019re quick to go. If you\u2019re running short of time, you can go visit your nearest grocery. Most grocery stores have chopped vegetables wrapped up as per serving size to make your life easier.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p11\"><span class=\"s1\">4. Pre-cook meals&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6304 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/4869\/4431\/files\/Webp.net-resizeimage-48.jpg?v=1631273802\" alt=\"pre cook meals\" width=\"1050\" height=\"732\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"p11\"><span class=\"s1\">Another option could be to prepare meals like baked beans or other forms of lentils and freeze them. Later you can add them to your sandwich and get going. Quick and easy!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p11\"><span class=\"s1\">5. Blend it in a smoothie&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6305 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/4869\/4431\/files\/Webp.net-resizeimage-49.jpg?v=1631273851\" alt=\"plant protein smoothies\" width=\"815\" height=\"1230\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"p13\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/product\/fit-and-slim-smoothie-meal-replacement-weight-management-with-15g-protein-5-superfoods\/92\/\">&nbsp;Plix&#8217;s Smoothies<\/a> are a healthy, delicious and quick way to get micronutrients and minerals into your body. Keep your nuts, greens and fruits ready in the freezer and use it as a snack whenever you feel hungry. You can add 1 generous scoop of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/product\/strength\/31\">Plix<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/product\/plant-protein-powder\/14\/63\">plant protein<\/a>&nbsp;in this to replenish and refuel your body.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p13\"><span class=\"s1\">For the gym-goers out there, figuring out a workout meal plan can be a daunting task as well. Here are few quick pre and post-workout snack tips you can follow to simplify your life<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p13\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Pre-workout snack recipes:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol class=\"ol1\">\n<li class=\"li13\"><span class=\"s1\">Make a smoothie out of one cup of fruits and two cups of vegetables, and add 1 scoop of protein powder in it. You can drink half of this before the workout and half after<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li13\"><span class=\"s1\">Grab an apple or pear with any nut butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li13\"><span class=\"s1\">Granola with Greek yoghurt and few fresh berries<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li13\"><span class=\"s1\">Dried fruit<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>and mixed nuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li13\"><span class=\"s1\">A granola bar<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li13\"><span class=\"s1\">Rice cakes topped with peanut butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li13\"><span class=\"s1\">Oatmeal and peanut butter with your favourite fruit<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li13\"><span class=\"s1\">Brown rice and roasted veggies with Tofu or Fish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">Also Read:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blogs\/sport\/how-garcinia-cambogia-help-lose-weight\">How Garcinia Combogia Help You Loose Weight<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p16\"><span class=\"s1\">Post-workout snack and meal tips:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol class=\"ol1\">\n<li class=\"li16\"><span class=\"s1\">1 cup of chocolate milk (you can go with strawberries as well in you like)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li16\"><span class=\"s1\">1 whole-wheat toast slice along with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter and \u00bd sliced banana<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li16\"><span class=\"s1\">2-4 digestive biscuits with a tablespoon of peanut butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li16\"><span class=\"s1\">One slice of whole-wheat toast with 1 to 2 hard-boiled eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li16\"><span class=\"s1\">A 7-inch round whole wheat bread stuffed with grilled veggies and 2 tablespoons hummus<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li16\"><span class=\"s1\">A protein-rich&nbsp;green smoothie<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li16\"><span class=\"s1\">A veggie omelet with avocado and \u00bd cup of roasted potatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li16\"><span class=\"s1\">4 ounces of steamed trout with a baked sweet potato and saut\u00e9ed spinach<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;You can also buy our Plant-based protein powder from Amazon here:&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14851,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16777215},&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;\\&quot;Work Sans\\&quot;, sans-serif&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:12}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/gp\/product\/B07J2HVN8Y\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=3638&amp;creative=24630&amp;creativeASIN=B07J2HVN8Y&amp;keywords=plant+protein&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=plixlife-21&amp;linkId=ec1201ca80489a090247a544e6f51518\" data-sheets-hyperlinkruns=\"{&quot;1&quot;:53,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/gp\/product\/B07J2HVN8Y\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=3638&amp;creative=24630&amp;creativeASIN=B07J2HVN8Y&amp;keywords=plant+protein&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=plixlife-21&amp;linkId=ec1201ca80489a090247a544e6f51518&quot;}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:64}\">You can also buy our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/\">Plix&#8217;s<\/a> Plant-based protein powder from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/collections\/all\/products\/strength\">Here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/collections\/all\/products\/strength\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/417hF3wsBnL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"591\" height=\"985\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to What is Meal Planning?&nbsp; Meal planning involves the act of sorting out or planning out portions of meals for the entire week or month. This is done in order to simplify the overwhelming number of options available for buying and making food.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There are different factors that contribute to your decision-making process like&nbsp; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":4552,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"two_page_speed":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[218,191],"tags":[],"thb-sponsors":[],"class_list":["post-1577","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-protein","category-food"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1577","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1577"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1577\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9421,"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1577\/revisions\/9421"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4552"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1577"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1577"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1577"},{"taxonomy":"thb-sponsors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/thb-sponsors?post=1577"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}