My meal prep essentials for busy weeks: leakproof meal prep containers, sheet pans, glass storage jars, lunch bags, and pantry shortcuts that make balanced eating easy in San Francisco. As a non-diet Registered Dietitian, I use these tools to prep sa...
My Sunday prep workhorse — clear, leakproof, and easy to stack, so lunches are ready to grab all week.
Rubbermaid Brilliance Meal Prep Containers
I roast a whole tray of vegetables and protein at once — one pan, several meals, minimal cleanup.
USA Pan Half Sheet Pan
Perfect for overnight oats, sauces, and snacks — I can see what's inside, and they seal tightly.
Ball Wide Mouth Mason Jars
Keeps my prepped lunch cool on the way to work — roomy enough for a container, a snack, and a drink.
Bentgo Insulated Lunch Bag
My shortcut for batch cooking — grains, beans, and soups in one pot, with almost no babysitting.
Instant Pot Duo Pressure Cooker
My favorite pantry shortcut — it turns prepped grains, vegetables, and protein into dinner in minutes.
Rao's Homemade Marinara Sauce
Ready in 90 seconds — my backup base for bowls when I have prepped protein and vegetables but no time.
