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20 Easy Low Calorie Meal Prep Recipes Under 400 Calories

By: Heath Goldman
Published: September 13, 2021

Kick that sad salad to the curb with these easy meal prep recipes. They’re just as healthy, only they won’t wilt in the fridge—and we guarantee you’ll look forward to devouring them. Did we mention they’re less than 400 calories?

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