The Nutrition Month fun continues in today's post, which is all about fast and lean meal ideas.As I mentioned last week, it's often wise to choose foods that need to be eaten with a fork or spoon, as many of them are traditionally more nutrient-dense than their counterparts, which are often eaten out of bags.That doesn't mean that you have to give up fast meals, though. There are lots of ways to fit a healthful meal into a packed schedule -- here are a few fun ideas to help get your clients started with this approach!Breakfast
Cooked oatmeal with nuts and fresh berries
Cooked cream of wheat or Wheatena with a grapefruit on the side
Shredded wheat or unsweetened whole grain cereal with a side of sliced melon
Muesli (nonfat light yogurt mixed with fruit and dry rolled oats, can be refrigerated overnight)
Lunch
Whole grain pasta with red sauce and added veggies
Tuna salad made with light mayonnaise and served on lettuce
Chicken breast salad made with nonfat mayonnaise and served on a green salad
Broth-based soup
Low-fat vegetarian chili
Baked potato with nonfat Greek yogurt and chives
Dinner
Poached, baked, or grilled fish with brown rice and steamed vegetables
Low-fat stir-fry with veggies, brown rice, and lean protein
Chicken breast: roasted, baked or grilled (without skin), served with quinoa and roasted vegetables
Beans and rice
For more great meal resources, check out these chef-tested books!
Stephanie Ronco has been editing for Food and Health Communications since 2011. She graduated from Colorado College magna cum laude with distinction in Comparative Literature. She was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa in 2008.
Nutrition Month Meal Ideas
The Nutrition Month fun continues in today's post, which is all about fast and lean meal ideas.As I mentioned last week, it's often wise to choose foods that need to be eaten with a fork or spoon, as many of them are traditionally more nutrient-dense than their counterparts, which are often eaten out of bags.That doesn't mean that you have to give up fast meals, though. There are lots of ways to fit a healthful meal into a packed schedule -- here are a few fun ideas to help get your clients started with this approach!Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
For more great meal resources, check out these chef-tested books!
Stephanie Ronco has been editing for Food and Health Communications since 2011. She graduated from Colorado College magna cum laude with distinction in Comparative Literature. She was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa in 2008.
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