There are lots of simple ways that you can ensure you are preparing the healthiest meals possible for you and your family. Here are some quick tips to help you make meal prep a breeze!

If you haven’t already, invest in a few good-quality knives – to start with, a large knife for cutting meat and a smaller knife for peeling and chopping vegetables and fruit. Hone them when needed, so they remain super sharp. Sharp knives will help you cut fat from meat easily and thoroughly.

Other ways you can equip your kitchen for low-fat food prep include a steamer for vegetables, a non-stick skillet for sautéing meats, and a roasting pan with a rack that allows fat to drip away.

Replace higher-fat ingredients with lower-fat ones. For example, if a casserole recipe calls for a pound of meat, instead