Laura Bennett

How to Meal Prep for a Week in 2025: Healthy Recipes and Tips

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Hey there, it’s Laura Bennett, your Portland-based nutritionist and whole food chef. If you’re like me, balancing family, work, and healthy eating often feels like juggling flaming torches. With my daughter Ellie’s busy schedule and my husband’s health needs after his cancer diagnosis, I’ve had to master meal prepping to keep us fueled without spending every evening in the kitchen. Today, I’m sharing my 2025 guide to prepping a full week of meals—think dietitian-approved recipes, clever storage tips, and time-saving hacks that have saved my sanity more than once.

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Why Your Gut Is Your Superpower (And How to Fix It in 2025)

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Ever hit a wall so hard you didn’t know how to climb over it? Last holiday season, I did. Here in Portland, amidst the chaos of family dinners and my nutritionist workload, I was bloated, wiped out, and snapping at my daughter Ellie over nothing. My husband, who’s fought his own health battles, nudged me with a quiet, “You’re not yourself.” That stung—but it woke me up. Having spoken at the Portland Health Forum on March 12, 2025, and launched my online course “Everyday Superfoods for Families” just a month later, I’d helped countless clients, yet ignored my own signals. Diving into research, I found the root: my gut. It wasn’t just digestion—it controlled my energy, mood, and immunity. If you’ve felt your body betray you, stick with me. Let’s uncover why your gut is your superpower and how to fix it this year with practical, science-backed steps.

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