Protein Doesn’t Just Come From Meat
One way to add some heart healthiness to any meal is to add a can of beans. My wife adds beans to pasta dishes. You’ve probaly seen beans on a salad bar. Make or buy a bean dip that can be eaten that week. Beans will add fiber and protein to your meal and can replace some of the animal protein you would normally consume.
Try Slow or Quick Fixes
Get familiar with a crock pot. Put in the ingredients, plug it in, and come home to a hot, healthy, whole food meal. Another option is to buy a bag of frozen stir fry vegetables. Add in last nights chicken, some kind of nut or seed, and your favorite sauce and your set. Both options can create incredibly tasty meals, but are really nutritious. It just goes to show that there are plenty of options for cooking methods.
If you must grab something on the go to bring home resolve to buy only half the meal out. When you get home complete the meal with some whole foods like a big salad, whole grain pita and bean dip, or a veggie tray.
It Can Taste Good…Without the Bad
Find some good dessert recipes that are made primarily of fruit. These sort of desserts are usually delicious and can satisfy your sweet tooth. There are tasty ways to finish off your meal without getting too rich. Angel-food cake served with fruit is a great dessert, and it only tastes bad for you. Fruit salads, sorbets, frozen fruit, or even just plain fresh fruit, can be delicious. Pairing fruit with low-fat yogurt is not only a great snack, but can also shape up to be a beneficial and satisfying dessert.