Healthy Meal Prep Blog

Practical advice from Mike Hind MBE and the Macro Based Diet kitchen: what to eat to lose fat or build muscle, how to fuel training, which diets hold up and which do not, and what is new on the menu. Written for people who have to fit good food around work, family and training, not for people with all day to cook.

Eat to train

Nutrition and training advice

Meal prep and nutrition guide for men over 40: eating for muscle, energy and health

Meal Prep for Men Over 40: A Nutrition Guide

A practical guide to meal prep and nutrition for men over 40. How to eat for energy, muscle, and health as your body changes.

Post-workout nutrition guide: what to eat after training to build muscle and recover

Post-Workout Nutrition: What to Eat After Training

What to eat after a workout to build muscle and recover faster. The science behind timing, macros, and the best post-workout meals for men who train.

Testosterone and Diet: How What You Eat Affects Your Hormones

How diet affects testosterone in men. The key nutrients, best foods, and eating habits that support healthy hormone levels.

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Understanding food

Diets, macros and myths

Night shift meals: high protein meal prep ready to reheat, cooked by Macro Based Diet in Middlesbrough

Night Shift Meals: What to Eat When You Work Nights

What to eat when you work nights, based on what the research actually shows. When to have your main meal, what to eat through the shift, how to han...

Best Meal Prep Delivery in the UK: What to Look For and How to Choose

How to choose the best meal prep delivery service in the UK - what to look for, what to avoid, and what actually matters when your nutrition depend...

Meal prep for beginners: how to start meal prepping

Meal Prep for Beginners: How to Start, What to Cook and How to Make It Stick

The beginner's guide to meal prep - how to start, what to cook, what equipment you need, and how to build a routine that actually sticks week after...

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