What's your favorite meal prep hack?
Whole grains like brown rice and quinoa amp up your fiber intake and lower your risk for heart disease, colon cancer, and type 2 diabetes. But you don't have to wait out the long cook time to enjoy their perks. You can find precooked grains in the frozen food case or in ready-to-microwave bowls or pouches -- just look out for added sodium. Serve as a tasty side or mix with veggies or precooked meat for a complete meal.
Chop apples and dates into quick-cooking oatmeal. Mix in seeds like chia or hemp. Add a dash of your fave spice. Make a raw apple or pear dish. Slice, add nuts and dried fruits, a sprinkle of oats, a squeeze of lemon, and a dash of cinnamon.Pop open a few cans of beans -- green, cannellini, garbanzo, and kidney are top choices -- to make a complete meal. For a twist, stir in chopped veggies and avocadoes. Drizzle on your fave dressing. Or make your salad into a wrap with large leafy collard greens.It's the ultimate no-cook food: takeout .
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