5 Tips to Meal Prep Like a Pro

5 Tips to Meal Prep Like a Pro: 5 Tips to Meal Prep Like a Pro (Family Features) Dinner can be a daunting task for any family with multiple mouths to feed. Factor in complex schedules and individual tastes, and a family meal can become a stressful thought for home cooks. However, with proper meal planning and preparation, those stressful evenings can become a thing of the past. Consider these steps to becoming a better meal prepper: Start Slow If you're new to meal prepping, don't bog yourself down trying to come up with ideas and ingredients multiple days in advance. Start by planning just one or two days ahead then consider lengthening your prep phases as you get more comfortable. Shop Smart Avoid overbuying by heading to the grocery store with a plan in mind or, even better, a specific list. While perusing the aisles, look for the Produce for Kids logo next to healthy, family-friendly items to help make nutritionally sound choices. Go with What You Know Rather than teaching yourself to meal prep while trying to