#mealprep Archives - Center for Environmental Health

Nothing is more frustrating than a picky eater.

Apr 30, 2019Karen Wang, PhD

Who knew kids had so many opinions about when they can eat a banana? Instead of making that mac and cheese from a blue box for the 200th meal in a row, we have some tips on how to get kids to eat healthier without the struggle. ⁣ 1. Sometimes simpler is better! A...

Chances are, you use a cutting board almost every day to prep your meals ‍ . A plastic cutting board may seem like less of a hassle than wood, but wood is actually better for your health and the environment!

Apr 4, 2019Karen Wang, PhD

Wood is better than plastic at staying clean because it has natural antimicrobial properties and a surface bacteria doesn’t like growing on. Plus, as a plastic cutting board gets worn down, little plastic pieces can break off any may end up in your dinner . Link in...

Do some amazing cooking or meal prepping this weekend?

Oct 8, 2018Because Health

How does your kitchen look now? To get it back up to it’s shiny, squeaky clean status check out some of these non-toxic kitchen cleaning options. They all have received good reviews from customers and are widely available (like all of the products in our...

We know what’s on the menu for dinner tonight!

Oct 2, 2018Because Health

This delicious kale stem pesto pasta with chickpeas from our friends over at @foodwastefeast. In addition to sharing this recipe with us (check out the link in our bio), Co-founder of @meimeiboston Mei Li taught us some tips for cooking with dried beans. Cooking with...

Snack time!

Sep 4, 2018Because Health

Instead of grabbing for a bag of chips or packing the beloved fruit roll up for the kiddos, take a look at some of our favorite make your own snack recipes. Salty or sweet, chewy or crunchy, we’ve got something for everyone. Not only are they healthier because...

With #backtoschool season in full swing, we know getting back into the routine of packing lunches is one we’re all working on.

Aug 27, 2018Because Health

We rounded up some pretty awesome lunch packing essentials. They may not help you figure out what’s on the menu for lunch, but it definitely makes what to pack it in much easier. Bonus, all of these items are #plasticfree #nontoxic and #reusable. So, stock up...

No matter what #mealprep means to you, it’s all about having the right #containers.

Jul 16, 2018Because Health

Opt for ones that are reusable, healthy, and look great. We put together a #roundup of 15 #nontoxic food storage containers for all your leftovers and beautifully prepped meals. #becausehealth#mealprepmondays#mealplan #foodstorage #reusable#healthylifestyle...

Like food?

Apr 20, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH

Us too! Check out our site and find a bunch of tips for making even your craziest meal a bit healthier without changing what’s on your plate. No judgement here!