One of the biggest problems people face when trying to get healthy or lose weight is that they don’t have enough time.
Staying in shape and eating healthy doesn’t require a fancy, four course meal prepared by a chef or a nutritionist. You can create a ton of quick and healthy meals to keep your body healthy and your waistline slim. Some of the busiest people in the world still find the time to prepare themselves a delicious, healthy meal and you can too!
Here are 5 quick and healthy meals to stay in shape that you can make for dinner this week! Use the leftovers to make for a perfect lunch. These meals are basic, making them perfect for any beginner cook. You don’t need to be a part of top chef to eat right! Add any kind of natural seasonings to spice things up a bit.
MEAL NUMBER ONE
Chicken breast with brown rice and steamed asparagus.
Chicken breast is very high in protein and very low in fat making it a great poultry choice for any dish. Add some fresh thyme, salt and pepper to add more flavoring. You can grill, roast, or boil the chicken. Brown rice is a great carbohydrate. It requires very little instruction and has great flavor by itself. Asparagus is a power veggie that provides a ton of healthy ingredients. Steaming any kind of vegetable requires little time and hardly any effort!
MEAL NUMBER TWO
Grilled pork tenderloin with 1/2 sweet potato and steamed broccoli.
Grill the pork tenderloin only for a couple minutes. You can do this on an outdoor grill or even on a grill pan on your stove top. The sweet potato can be throwin the oven but to make it even quicker, throw it in the microwave for about 5 minutes! Cooks just like a baked potato in the oven taking only 5 minutes instead of the usual 50 minutes. Steam some broccoli quick and voila!
MEAL NUMBER THREE
Whole wheat linguini with cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and feta cheese.
Sound delicious right? It is! And it’s healthy too! The whole wheat pasta is a great alternative to white pasta, giving you a great source of fiber and vitamins. Cherry tomatoes are a super antioxidant filled veggie. Olive oil gives you a great amount of healthy fats and the feta cheese is high in calcium! The only thing that requires cooking is the pasta which takes no more than 15 minutes! A perfect, healthy, quick meal for any week night!
MEAL NUMBER FOUR
Chicken stir fry with peppers, onions, and low sodium soy sauce.
Love chinese food? Try this much healthier version. Cut up some chicken breast and toss it in a skillet with a little bit of olive oil. While your chicken is cooking, chop up your peppers and throw those in. Top it with some low sodium soy sauce and let it cook together for about 10 minutes. Chopping up the chicken breast into smaller pieces allows it to cook faster. A perfect meal to add to your list of quick and healthy meals to stay in shape!
MEAL NUMBER 5
Whole wheat pita pizza.
Pizza is always a favorite for people that don’t have time to cook. “Let’s just order a pizza!” is a phrase that is used in the homes of too many Americans. While pizza is one of the better choices, you can make your own healthier version right in your home. All you need is some whole wheat pitas, shredded low fat mozzarella cheese, and fresh tomato sauce. Put them together, pop in the oven, and wait for the cheese to melt! Much healthier and probably even more delicious! Add some fresh veggies to make it even better! Stay away from the fatty meats like pepperoni and sausage.
These meals don’t require much time, are extremely healthy, and mouth wateringly delicious!
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