7 time-saving ideas for cooking healthy
Categories: Healthy Habits, Diet & Weight Loss, Nutrition & Supplements
Cooking healthy is hard, right? We know that whole foods are the answer, but preparing meals from scratch can be a total drag -- especially during the witching hour when the kids are tired and clingy.
It doesn't have to be another ill-timed chore to put a healthy dinner on the table. Try these time-saving ideas for getting that whole food meal prepared -- fast.
- Cook grains, pastas and legumes ahead of time and freeze in appropriate serving sizes. You'll always have them recipe ready.
- Keep bags of organic frozen veggies on hand to quickly add to stir-fries and pastas. Cook a double serving every time you make a meal and pop the other serving in the freezer for next week.
- Use your slow cooker; not all crock pot recipes are unhealthy casseroles based on canned soup, and you can prepare these earlier in the day.
- Chop your ingredients ahead of time so you only have to throw the meal together just before serving.
- Always serve a salad. It takes no time at all to chop a little lettuce and toss in your favorite veggies.
- Buy your naturally-raised meats and poultry in bulk, trim ahead of time, and freeze in meal-sized portions.
Now all you need to do is invest in a freezer and you'll be on your way to easy, healthy meals. What are your time-saving tricks for cooking fast and healthy?
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