Biographical Note:
TOBY AMIDOR MS, RD, CDN, is a leading nutritionist, recipe developer, and bestselling cookbook author with over 20 years of experience in the food and nutrition industry. She is a nutrition expert for FoodNetwork.com and a founding contributor to its Healthy Eats blog. Toby regularly contributes to U.S. News & World Report Eat + Run blog and MensFitness.com, and she has her own "Ask the Expert" column in Today's Dietitian magazine.

Review Quotes:
"Who doesn't want to make healthy eating a part of their life? Unfortunately, so many people struggle to actually make it happen. Toby Amidor's new meal prep cookbook is the resource they need--it answers all questions and addresses all excuses. With week after week of delicious recipes, affordable shopping lists, and step-by-step cooking instructions, Toby will help you make sure there's always a healthy, hearty meal ready and waiting in the refrigerator." --Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, Health and Nutrition Expert for NBC's TODAY show, Best-selling Author of Joy's Simple Food Remedies and Founder of Nourish Snacks

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"Healthy habits and cooking skills are hard to muster for some people but not if you follow Smart Meal Prep for Beginners. This is the perfect guide for busy people who want to be efficient with their time and money, and get meals prepped in advance. Master the basics, gain more confidence in the kitchen, and enjoy easy to follow, nutritious and delicious recipes. For anyone who needs a nudge to start cooking, this book is for you. Grocery lists, equipment recommendations, and step-by-step instructions will take you from 'I don't cook' to feeling great about the meals you'll have on hand. Do yourself a favor and add Toby's practical book to your bookshelf. An investment that will pay you back in spades!" --Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RDN, Award-winning Nutritionist

Review Quotes:
"Toby Amidor's Smart Meal Prep for Beginners is an excellent resource for anyone who is ready to dive into meal prep, but doesn't have the time to commit to hours in the kitchen. Her streamlined system simplifies the process, so you can successfully build healthy, home-cooked meals into your lifestyle, even with a hectic schedule. And the book provides dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. Over and over I've seen meal prepping lay the foundation for developing long-term healthful eating habits, and this book is a fantastic resource for getting started." --Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RD, CSSD, Three-Time New York Times Best-selling Author, Sports and Performance Dietitian, and Owner of www.SassConsulting.com

Publisher Marketing:

Easy recipes and weekly meal plans for nourishing, ready-to-go food

Preparing meals ahead of time means you never have to ask what's for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. In Smart Meal Prep for Beginners, prep expert Toby Amidor makes it easy to start (and stick with) a weekly meal prep routine. With these recipes and beginner plans, you'll have delicious, healthy meals on hand every day--no takeout required!

6 weekly prep plans--Start simple with two recipes for the week, and work your way up to prepping breakfast, lunch, and dinner for every day.

Meal prepping 101--Get the rundown on meal prep dos and don'ts, prep-day guidance, shopping lists, storage and reheating info, and more.

Diet-friendly dishes--Find nutrition facts on every recipe, along with handy labels to point you to nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options.

Set yourself up for mealtime success, not stress, with Smart Meal Prep for Beginners. Whether you're looking to kickstart your 'New Year, New You' journey or searching for new year's cookbooks to support your resolutions, this guide has you covered.

Contributor Bio:Amidor, Toby, MS Rd Cdn

TOBY AMIDOR MS, RD, CDN, is a leading nutritionist, recipe developer, and bestselling cookbook author with over 20 years of experience in the food and nutrition industry. She is a nutrition expert for FoodNetwork.com and a founding contributor to its Healthy Eats blog. Toby regularly contributes to U.S. News & World Report Eat + Run blog and MensFitness.com, and she has her own "Ask the Expert" column in Today's Dietitian magazine.