By Nimotallah Olalekan
Prepping for meals through the week can save in several ways. Buying greater amounts of individual ingredients can save money through economies of scale. And with proper planning, there should be little waste While many of the images of freshly prepped meals on Instagram may make your mouth water, they also give rise to questions about food safety and storage. Nutritionists urge people to be fully aware when storing certain foods together. Not doing so can negate any savings, as they may end up in the bin, and also, potentially, make you ill. The Food Standards Agency, for instance, says cooked rice should be consumed within 24 hours after being stored in the fridge. There are a number of ways to ensure that prepped meals remain safe to eatUse shallow airtight containers to store the food once it is portioned, and label them with the date.Ensure food is cooled to room temperature before it is stored in the fridge.