City Name
Temperature
5 Meal Prep Tips When You Live Independently

5 Meal Prep Tips When You Live Independently 

One of the most challenging aspects of living independently is preparing your meals for the week. It can get a bit time-consuming and takes a lot of effort. 

That’s why we came up with a list of quick tips for meal preparation when you’re in a pinch. 

1. Make a meal plan.

Make a meal plan

Photo by Marten Bjork on Unsplash

As they say, fail to prepare and you prepare to fail. Making a meal plan helps you eat better and healthier.

It’s also really good for your budget too. Having a meal plan takes away the hassle of thinking of what to eat on a daily basis. 

When you don’t have a meal plan and it gets hectic at work, it’s easier to succumb to cravings and order burgers, Chinese takeout, or have pizza delivered

Start by making a rough meal plan for the week and commit to it.  

2. Salads and soups are your friends. 

Want something easy and nutritious? Try making salads and soups. 

It’s easy to throw together a salad. Soup is also very affordable and easy to make. 

Both are very good for you and easy to store in the refrigerator. Soup is also very versatile, you can add vegetables or rice to it for a well-balanced meal. 

3. Cook in bulk.

Cook in bulk

Photo by S’well on Unsplash

If you’re struggling to manage your time during the week, you can cook in bulk on the weekends. This is where the meal plan becomes very useful. 

Cooking in bulk also ensures you don’t cave in and eat junk food because there’s already something to eat. 

This also means that you shop in bulk, which is a lot cheaper. You can go to your local health food stores to score some sweet deals on healthy snacks for the week. 

You can even have groceries and fruit delivered to make it easier. 

4. Keep everything organized. 

To ensure you don’t keep buying ingredients, make sure to keep everything organized in your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer. You can use stackable containers so you see where everything is in a glance and keep your food fresh. 

If you need help, there are professional organizers you can contact to give you some pointers. 

5. Try to make the process as fun as possible.

Try to make the process as fun as possible

Photo by Conscious Design on Unsplash

We know it can be a bit of a hassle to shop, cook, and prepare your food for the week. Our advice is to try to enjoy it. 

Cook with a record on while sipping some wine or your favorite cup of coffee. Make it a weekly thing that you do for yourself. 

Remember that this is a form of self care and a necessary part of adulthood. Your body will thank you for it. 


Those are our tips for meal preparation when you live alone. We hope we were able to help you as you ready your meals for the week. 

Got any more ideas? Share them with us in the comments below. 

By the way, check out the following related articles: 

Leave a Comment