Pros of Meal Prepping. There are negatives to meal prepping, but for many people they’ll be outnumbered by the positives. First and foremost, you’re saving on time. By dedicating one day a week to prepare all of your meals, you’re condensing the time you spend cooking.

Home made food is definitely healthier than food court and fast food options. You will be consuming less saturated fat, less salt, and if you make an effort to prep healthy meals you will be eating less refined carbs, more fibre and micronutrients.

However, meal prepping or finding simple-to-throw-together meals for my weeks are key to helping me stay on track with my health goals. If you’ve been considering implementing meal prepping into your routine, here are my personal pros & cons.

Meal prepping allows you to control portion sizes, which can be beneficial if you’re watching your weight or trying to maintain a balanced diet. It’s easier to avoid overeating when your meals are pre-portioned.