Mixing batch cooking and individual portions can make preparing lunch much easier and faster. A study found that meal prepping can save you about 4 hours each week. That’s a lot of time you can use for other things!

Benefits of Mixing Techniques:

• Batch Cooking: Making a big batch of food at once can cut cooking time by 30% to 50% for each meal. This means you can use different ingredients all week long.

• Individual Portions: Dividing meals into single servings helps you eat balanced portions and reduces food waste. Did you know that about 31% of food in the U.S. goes to waste each year?

Best Strategy:

1. Pick staple items to batch cook (like grains and proteins).
2. Put meals into individual containers for easy access.
3. Add a variety of vegetables to keep your meals healthy.

By using this mixed approach, you save time, make the most of your ingredients, and enjoy healthier meals.