Fresh and healthy

Fresh and healthy thanks to meal prep – conscious nutrition made easy

Fresh and healthy: the perfect way to start the week. Anyone who wants to eat healthily in their everyday life knows the challenge: limited time, but still wanting fresh, tasty, healthy meals. Meal prep is the simple solution for a balanced diet despite a busy schedule.

What is meal prep?

Meal Prep in WECK jars with Airtender lids

Meal prep involves planning and preparing meals for several days in advance and storing them in suitable jars or bottles with lids.

The advantages of meal prep are:

Cost savings through using seasonal foods
Time savings through preparing for the whole week in one go
Avoidance of food waste
You can keep an eye on your nutritional goals
Full control over ingredients in case of intolerances

Recipes and inspiration for meal prep

Overnight oats – a healthy start to the day

Overnight oats are the perfect breakfast: oatmeal is mixed with milk or a plant-based alternative, chia seeds and fresh fruit in the evening and left to soak overnight in the refrigerator. So they're ready to eat the next morning – ideal for a healthy breakfast on the go.

Recipes for overnight oats - the morning energiser

Smoothies - fresh and fruity

Smoothies are an easy way to increase your daily intake of fruit and vegetables. All you need is 2–3 portions of fruit, some liquid and a few extras to create refreshing drinks that are perfect for keeping in the fridge.

Recipies for smoothies - Vitamin booster for in-between

Bowls – the balanced main meal

Lunch and dinner are also easy to prepare. Rice, quinoa, bulgur, couscous and pasta (for example, in the form of a pasta salad) can be used as a base. Add some fresh vegetables and legumes, such as chickpeas or lentils, and you'll have a varied and healthy meal. Stews are also ideal for meal prepping.

Recipes for Bowls - the balanced main course

Tips and tricks for successful meal prepping

Planning is key!

Create a weekly meal plan and use it to make your shopping list. This will save you time and prevent you from making unnecessary purchases.

Store items in jars and bottles.

Prepared meals will keep in the refrigerator (middle shelf) for about 3–4 days. Important: allow them to cool quickly after cooking, preferably by transferring them to smaller jars or bottles.

Stay fresh even longer with airtender vacuum lids

airtender vacuum lids are particularly practical for meal prep. They extend the shelf life of food, preserve vitamins and flavours, and keep food fresher for longer. The lids are suitable for:

This ensures that every meal prep dish is optimally protected, allowing you to enjoy your prepared meals for longer.

Time management for meal prep:

A typical meal prep session takes around three hours, but this saves you time several times over during the week. In addition, the kitchen only needs to be thoroughly tidied up once.

Glass bottles with various dressings — Jars and bottles filled with homemade sauces

Dressings & dips as extras

Dressings and dips round off any dish. Classic examples are:

Yoghurt sauce with herbs
French dressing
Fruity tomato sauce
Hummus
Pesto

Best stored in small glass bottles – this keeps them fresh and aromatic.

Healthy eating made easy

Meal prep makes healthy eating easy, saves time and makes everyday life more delicious. From overnight oats and smoothies to varied main courses, healthy meals prepared in jars and bottles are always at hand. Thanks to the Airtender vacuum lids for wire clips, Weck and Quattro Stagioni jars keep food fresh for a particularly long time. Give it a try and start your week feeling fresh and healthy!