Anti-Inflammatory Meal Prep Guide

This guide is designed to help you prep delicious, anti-inflammatory meals for the week — supporting your body, reducing inflammation, and saving time.


🪩 Step 1: Build Your Menu (Pick 1-2 per category)

Proteins:

  • Grilled wild-caught salmon

  • Baked chicken breast (herb marinated)

  • Lentil or chickpea patties

  • Turkey meatballs (gluten- & dairy-free)

  • Hard-boiled eggs or tofu (if tolerated)

Greens & Veggies:

  • Roasted broccoli, cauliflower & carrots

  • Steamed kale or spinach

  • Zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash

  • Beet & arugula salad

Smart Carbs:

  • Quinoa or brown rice

  • Sweet potatoes (roasted or mashed)

  • Gluten-free oats (for breakfast jars)

Healthy Fats:

  • Avocado slices or guacamole cups

  • Olive oil-based dressings

  • Chia or flaxseed pudding cups


⏰ Step 2: Prep Ahead (Set aside 1-2 hours)

  • Wash & chop all veggies

  • Roast your tray of root veggies

  • Cook grains & store in glass containers

  • Make 1-2 proteins in bulk

  • Portion greens into salad jars or containers

  • Prep smoothie bags or jars (freeze fruit + greens + flax)

  • Mix a spice blend for quick flavor boosts


🍴 Step 3: Sample Weekly Plan

Breakfasts:

  • Chia pudding with berries & cinnamon

  • Overnight oats with coconut milk, blueberries & flax

  • Green smoothie with spinach, avocado, protein powder & coconut milk

Lunches:

  • Roasted veggie & quinoa bowl with tahini dressing

  • Turkey meatballs over spaghetti squash

  • Mixed greens with salmon, avocado & lemon vinaigrette

Dinners:

  • Baked chicken with sweet potato mash & broccoli

  • Lentil patties with beet salad & brown rice

  • Stir-fry with tofu, kale, peppers & ginger

Snacks:

  • Apple slices with almond butter (if not allergic)

  • Jicama slices with peanut butter is my go to since I am allergic to both apples and almonds (I also enjoy sun butter -they even have chocolate!)

  • Cucumber, hummus & turmeric crackers

  • Hard-boiled egg & beet chips

Drinks:

  • Herbal teas (ginger, peppermint, turmeric)

  • Green glow elixir or turmeric-ginger morning shot

  • Infused water with lemon, cucumber & mint

  • Water with electrolytes 


Tips:

  • Prep once, mix & match all week

  • Use vibrant herbs/spices (turmeric, garlic, ginger, basil, rosemary)

  • Avoid seed oils, excess sugar & processed ingredients

Fuel your week with purpose, and let food be your daily medicine. 

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