Sunday, November 1, 2009

Healthy Meal Plans: Save Time, No Hassle

By Clyde Chu

Today, many of us lead busy lives that sometimes we find it a struggle to eat nutritious meals and yet, stay healthy. Here are a few healthy meal plans that will help you eat and feel better. As an added bonus they can help save the hassle.

One of the biggest ways to eat better and save money is by packing your own lunch. Not only are you getting good, home cooked food but you can cook at home for a whole lot less money than you usually spend on fast food. You can also pack a sandwich or two but this just doesn't give you the same nutrition as a meal would.

If you invest in a good lunch box or if your employment has a refrigerator then you can take just about anything you want. I usually cook enough to last for several days at once. This is really simple and then you only have to fix your plate and go. There are healthy alternatives such as ordering healthy meal plans which can be delivered to you - just the way you like it.

When you put the meat on your plate then add some vegetables as well. These give you a lot more nutrition and energy. They also help you fill fuller. They have vegetables that come frozen if you don't want the canned variety. Either way you can usually just put them on you plate and heat them up with the rest of your meal.

Some people complain that baked or broiled meat is to dry, If you coat it in bread crumbs it will help a lot. These add taste and lock in moisture. Throwing a pan of chicken into bake is fairly quick and very easy. It is also a very healthy food with lots of protein.

Take out can be very tempting after a long hard day; however it isn't very healthy for you and cost a lot as well. They have family size and single size meals in the frozen food section that you can buy. They may not be as healthy as home cooked but they are still better than take out. And they can be ready in a matter of minutes; probably less time than you would spend getting the take out. They also have meals for slow cookers that you can just put in a slow cooker and leave. What ever you choose remember to add vegetables at home as well.

These tips can help you stay healthy even on the go. You can also save time when you choose the right meal plans for your dietary needs.

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