"If you're on the ketogenic diet, you need to plan your grocery list, meals, and pack food ahead of time. It's harder to grab and go and rely on fast-food choices," explains Ginger Hultin, RD, a Seattle-based registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Meal prepping has many health benefits, including weight loss. Packing a healthy lunch ahead of a busy day means you're less likely to reach for the office snacks. Not keeping junk food at home that you bought in a rush at the grocery store means you won't reach for chips and cookies when looking for a snack.