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You know the feeling when your produce turns brown only a few days after you bought it? Or when the soup or smoothie you carefully packed for lunch ends up spilling on the inside of your bag? Or when you ready a week’s worth of office meals on Sunday night, only to have all of your mismatched Tupperware crash down on you when you open the cabinet? All of these problems can be solved by one thing: proper and efficient storage containers. We spoke with nutritionists, dietitians, and other meal-prep experts about the proper supplies for every scenario. They recommended the containers, lunchboxes, thermoses, and more that will keep you organized and your food tightly sealed and fresh. Read on for their picks. Black round bowl with insert tray 1500ml
Microwave Bento Box Whether you’re keeping your prepped meals in the fridge or the freezer for longer-term storage, experts recommend eco-friendly glass containers. “I prefer glass containers with locking lids because glass is easy to clean, reheat, and use to store produce and most foods without creating smells,” says Ashlee Piper, sustainability journalist and author of Give a Sh*t: Do Good. Live Better. Save the Planet. She pointed us toward the Glasslock containers, which have airtight lids.