Why Meal Prep Has Become a Luxury Item for Busy Home Cooks Meal prep has been touted as a solution to busy home cooks' problems since its rise to popularity around the mid 2010s.
Initially, it promised to save time and money by allowing cooks to plan and prepare meals in advance. However, over the years, meal prep has evolved into an unaffordable luxury for many of those who need it most.
The Shift from Convenience to Cost: Why Meal Prep Became a Luxury Item As food prices continue to rise, labor laws change, and consumer expectations expand, meal prep has become less accessible to busy home cooks.