Meal Prep Monday Podcast™

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By: Allison Schaaf

Meal Prep Monday Podcast™ brings you 10 minutes of actionable meal prep advice, helping you answer the dreaded "What's for Dinner?" question with ease. Host Allison Schaaf is a personal chef, dietitian, mom and founder of meal planning website PrepDish.com. Listen along as she teaches you how to save time, money & energy through meal prep. Her healthy gluten free, paleo & keto meal plans have helped thousands! And in this podcast, she's sharing all of her time saving tips and tricks with you! Tune in every Monday to up your mealplan and mealprep game!

Incorporating Organ Meats Into Your Meals l EP#283
#283
Yesterday at 7:00 PM

In episode 283, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks with chef James Barry, founder of Pluck. They discuss the importance of organ meats and how to incorporate them into your meals.

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The Prep Dish Protein Formula Revealed l EP#282
#282
07/07/2025

In episode 282, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses the how behind hitting your daily protein goals.

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Resources mentioned on this episode-

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon - https://drgabriellelyon.com/

Episode #235 Guaranteed Protein - 30g per Meal https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guaranteed-protein-30g-per-meal-ep-234/id1488667608?i=1000664341349

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Protein Rich Breakfasts Your Kids Will Eat l EP#281
#281
06/30/2025

In episode 281, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses how to make family breakfast that works for you AND your kids.

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Resources mentioned on this episode-

Episode #235 Family Breakfast Rotation https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-protein-breakfast-rotation-family-friendly-ep-235/id1488667608?i=1000665006508
High Protein Breakfast Rotation (family friendly!) | EP#235

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Why 30g Protein Changes Everything l EP#280
#280
06/23/2025

In episode 280, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses the benefits of protein and why 30g is a magic number.

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Resources mentioned on this episode-

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon - https://drgabriellelyon.com/

Episode #235 Guaranteed Protein - 30g per Meal https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guaranteed-protein-30g-per-meal-ep-234/id1488667608?i=1000664341349

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REWIND to #11, 5 Ways to Add Flavor to Your Food | #279
#279
06/16/2025

In episode 279, we are re-winding back to Episode #11 and sharing tips & tricks for adding healthy flavors to your meals. Host, chef & dietitian Allison Schaaf reviews her favorite flavor enhancing hacks including the use of:

Citrus

Vinegars

Herb & Spice Blends

Fresh Herbs

Salt Use the above tips to enhance the flavor at your next meal prep session!

Moroccan spice blend https://prepdish.com/moroccan-inspired-spice-blend-breakfast-hash-recipe/

To shop resources mentioned in this podcast, visit- https://prepdish.com/podcastshop/

 

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4 Time Management Tips l EP#278
#278
06/09/2025

In episode 278, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks about four time management hacks she is leaning into now that she has gone from 3 kids to 4.

If you want to learn more about her journey through adoption, check out the Miscarriage Hope Desk substack- http://miscarriagehopedesk.substack.com

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Personal Update from Allison l EP#277
#277
06/02/2025

In episode 277, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks about the transition from 3 kids to 4.

If you want to learn more about her journey through adoption, check out the Miscarriage Hope Desk substack- http://miscarriagehopedesk.substack.com

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How My Groceries are Paying for Travel l EP#276
#276
05/26/2025

In episode 276, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares how she turns everyday grocery spending into free travel using strategic credit card rewards. Learn how pairing meal planning with the right credit card can unlock serious travel perks, no extra spending required!

Want help picking the right card? Reach out on Instagram (@prepdish ) or email info@prepdish.com

Here’s a direct referral link to the credit card I recommend for groceries- https://americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/gold-card?ref=ALLISSDytg&xl=cp10o6

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Grocery Shopping During Travel + My Top 11 Staples l EP#275
#275
05/19/2025

In episode 275, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf walks you through both why and how she grocery shops when traveling.

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Instacart Hack - Grocery Store Selection l EP#274
#274
05/12/2025

In episode 274, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks you through how to choose the best grocery store for YOU on Instacart.

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Mother’s Day Flash Sale – Don’t Miss This!
05/08/2025

Just popping in to share something exciting—we’re running a Mother’s Day Flash Sale! If you’ve been thinking about trying Prep Dish (or coming back), now’s the perfect time. Our best deal of the season is live now at prepdish.com/flash-sale through Monday, May 12th! Use code MOM50

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Instacart Demo, Loom Video →

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My Timer Hack l EP#273
#273
05/05/2025

In episode 273, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks through time tracking and introduces you to her “timer hack”.

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A Mealtime Reflection Exercise l EP#272
#272
04/28/2025

In episode 272, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf walks through a mealtime reflection exercise to figure out what is working for you (or not) when it comes to meal planning, meal prep and meal time.

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Instacart FAQ l EP#271
#271
04/21/2025

In episode 271, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks about the newest feature for Prep Dish meal plans- pre-filled Instacart shopping carts and answers your most frequently asked questions.

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Guess What?! Special Announcement l EP#270
#270
04/14/2025

In episode 270, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks through the newest feature for Prep Dish meal plans- pre-filled Instacart shopping carts!

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12 Super Fast Veggie Sides (No Recipe, No Prep!) l EP#269
#269
04/07/2025

In episode 269, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf walks you through her 12 go-to veggies sides that her whole family enjoys! No recipe and no prep required.

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5 Beverages I’m Loving Right Now (update) l EP#268
#268
03/31/2025

In episode 268, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf gives an update on 5 beverages she is loving right now, including-

Hop WTR (blood orange flavor)- https://hopwtr.com/products/blood-orange-non-alcoholic-sparkling-hop-water-12-pack

Holidaily (stout)- https://holidailybrewing.com/beers/riva-stout/

Siply tea (Scottish caramel)- https://sipsiply.com/scottish-caramel-organic-puer/#description

Iced tea (red raspberry leaf)

Saku latte blends (ruby ginger- beetroot) - https://www.amazon.com/SAKU-Beetroot-Antioxidant-Superfood-Non-Dairy/dp/B07P1JNLXJ?th=1

Bonus- go-to wine is Dry Farm Wines, get first bottle for a penny at http://dryfarmwines.co


Always be Learning, Part 2 l EP#267
#267
03/24/2025

In episode 267, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf kicks off a 2 part series on “Always be Learning.” In this episode she walks through 6 different ways she goes about learning new topics.

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Always be Learning, Part 1 l EP#266
#266
03/17/2025

In episode 266, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf kicks off a 2 part series on “Always be Learning.” In this episode she walks through 8 topics she has done a “deep dive” of intentional learning.

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Functional Health w/ Dr. Austin Lake l EP#265
#265
03/10/2025

In episode 265, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks with Dr. Austin Lake about functional medicine, diet, supplementation and more!

Follow Dr. Lake on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/dr.austin.lake

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Elements in Cooking: Heat l EP#264
#264
03/03/2025

In episode 264, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf wraps up her 4-part series on Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat based on the book by Samin Nosrat. Today is a deep dive into heat and 3 things to keep in mind when using heat in the kitchen.

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Elements in Cooking: Acid l EP#263
#263
02/24/2025

In episode 263, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf continues on her 4-part series on Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat based on the book by Samin Nosrat. Today is a deep dive into using acids in cooking, one of Allison’s favorite topics.

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Elements in Cooking: Fat l EP#262
#262
02/17/2025

In episode 262, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf continues on her 4-part series on Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat based on the book by Samin Nosrat. Today is a deep dive into cooking with fat, including Allison’s 5 take aways from the book.

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Salt, Take 2 l EP#261
#261
02/10/2025

In episode 261, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf does a deep dive on all things salt, including the best timing to salt various proteins, vegetables, beans and more!

Allison originally talked about salt back in episode #168.

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What Meals / Meal Prep Looks Like, Right Now l EP#260
#260
02/03/2025

In episode 260, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf provides an overview of what meals are looking like in her house right now- how does she order groceries? which meal plan is she using? is she doing meal prep? and more.

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Pantry Org- 4 Questions to Ask l EP#259
#259
01/27/2025

In episode 259, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf reviews 4 questions to ask if when organizing a pantry and includes two bonus tips for keeping spaces organized for the l long-term.

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Just for fun, here is a video, circa 2016, when I turned the coat closet in our condo into a pantry-

https://youtu.be/WM1GGs4TBw0?si=WokWyl1o6X0yhpWu

 

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Decluttering w/ Katy Wells | EP#258
#258
01/20/2025

In episode 258, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks with Katy Wells, decluttering expert and host of The Maximized Minimalist Podcast.

They discuss the best strategies to stay on top of clutter, including easy tips that take very little time to implement into your day. Katy also uncovers a handy secret to combatting kitchen clutter - and it’s not what you might think!

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A Place for… l EP#257
#257
01/13/2025

In episode 257, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf does a deep dive on a life motto, “a place for everything and everything in its place.” Today kicks of a 3-episode mini-series on de-cluttering.

Other episodes referenced in this episode-

#215. Rent the Runway Review

#212. House Management w/ Kim Brenneman

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Prep Dish is Hiring
01/08/2025

We are hiring! Part-time (5-10hr/ week) Content & Newsletter Writer. This is a work-from-home, flexible position. Looking to fill by February 1 2025.

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Why I am NOT Adding New Health Goals in 2025 l EP#256
#256
01/06/2025

In episode 256, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares why she is not adding new health goals in 2025, but what she is doing instead.

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Increase Protein at Breakfast (a Special Invitation) l EP#255
#255
12/30/2024

In episode 255, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf invites listeners to join her for a FREE workshop to learn how to increase protein at breakfast! Live Jan 3 at 2p CST with an option to watch the replay.

Sign up here---> https://prepdish.com/workshop

We would love to have you join us!

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3 Biggest Food Wins of 2024 l EP#254
#254
12/23/2024

In episode 254, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares her 3 biggest food wins of 2024.

Other episodes referenced in this episode-

#235. High Protein Breakfast Rotation

#234. Guaranteed Protein - 30g per Meal

#206. Protein Rich Breakfast Ideas

After recording, I realized I have not done an episode outlining the couples planning retreat itinerary Brook and I use! If you would like that for a future episode, lmk :).

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Chef Aran - Cooking for Kids l EP#253
#253
12/16/2024

In episode 253, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf interviews Chef Aran, chef at her kid’s school. They discuss cooking for kids and Aran’s passion for serving kids nourishing meals.

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What To Do Right Now for an Intentional December l EP#252
#252
12/09/2024

In episode 252, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares a practical strategy for a more intentional December.

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5 Things I am Loving for My Skin l EP#251
#251
12/02/2024

In episode 251, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses 5 things she is loving for her skin, right now-

Microneedling

https://oulis-ointment.com/

Face Taping/ Back Sleeping

https://dimebeautyco.com/

Hydration/ Diet - PrepDish.com/MPM

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Mealtime Blessing + SALE | EP#250
#250
11/25/2024

In episode 250, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf is joined by two special guests who each share a mealtime blessing.

Prep Dish Flash Sale - NOW through Monday December 2 2024.

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Use code- MPMTHANKS

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Alkaline Diet w/ Dr. Darin Ingels | EP#249
#249
11/18/2024

In episode 249, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf welcomes Dr. Darin Ingels, an expert in Lyme Disease and other chronic illnesses.

Dr. Ingels is a naturopathic doctor focused on environmental medicine and works with people who have autoimmune disease, Lyme, autism, and more.

Allison and Dr. Ingels discuss their work putting together Prep Dish’s alkaline meal plans and how the alkaline diet is a way to use food as medicine. They also cover what constitutes an alkaline diet and how to test if your body is more alkaline, acidic, or neutral. Dr. Ingels also gives de...


I Do This Every Week l EP#248
#248
11/11/2024

In episode 248, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf one thing she does every week to support her health.

Resources mentioned in this episode-

Axis Chiropractic in Boonville, MI https://axischiro.co/

Drane Chiropractic in Dripping Springs, TX https://www.dranechiropractic.com/

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Inspiration from Die with Zero l EP#247
#247
11/04/2024

In episode 247, host Allison Schaaf shares her main takeaway from seeing Bill Perkins, author of “Die with Zero,” speak.

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Resources mentioned in this episode-

Die with Zero, book


Genomic Kitchen w/ Amanda Archibald | EP#246
#246
10/28/2024

In episode 246, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf welcomes Amanda Archibald, dietitian and founder of The Genomic Kitchen, to talk about genes and how they play such a profound role in how our bodies respond to nutrition and food.

Amanda talks about the fascinating world of nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics, explaining what they are and how they can be used to manipulate food around genetic patterns.

 

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