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Healthy Fast Recipes
Healthy fast recipes are especially important if you don't know how or don't like to cook,
you are single and you don't take the time to cook, or you're part of a busy family.
Ok, let's face it-
quick easy meals that are nourishing are a requirement for all of us now and then!
There are many ways to prepare healthy foods in a hurry- the secret to eating healthy while not spending too much
time in the kitchen is to get organized and prepared for quick easy recipes.
Here are some suggestions for preparing healthy fast recipes:
- Plan your meals and snacks in advance, make a shopping list and shop once a week to make sure you'll have everything on hand
to prepare your food. Having to stop at the store multiple times during the week wastes time and gas, so try to avoid it.
Make sure to buy lots of fresh veggies and fruits that you can cut up and have available for snacks. Organic sliced meats and free-range eggs, as well
as organic yogurt and raw cheeses are great to have on hand for quick healthy meals. Potatoes and sweet potatoes keep well- I'm not
a hugh microwave fan but these can be cooked easily in the microwave if need be.
- Keep your pantry well-stocked with healthy items at all times.
Examples of things you should always have in your pantry include organic dried (or canned)
beans, nuts and seeds, brown rice, quinoa, and oats, brown rice pasta, whole wheat pasta, coconut milk, coconut oil, etc.
Whey or brown rice protein powder is nice to have if you like to make
healthy smoothies.
Having lots of herbs and spices around,
as well as healthy dips and
sauces (think hummus, salsa, pesto etc.), is also a must.
- Keep your freezer stocked with items such as bagged organic frozen fruits (peeled chopped bananas, berries, etc.) and vegetables (ex. spinach, broccoli,
edamame, etc.), wild fish and grass-fed meats. Buy in bulk when possible to save on money and eliminate packaging; this will also ensure you have more ingredients
for healthy fast recipes at the ready. Ezekiel sprouted grain bread/tortillas keep well in the freezer, so feel free to buy more than one package at a time.
- If you are cooking animal protein, make extra so you can have leftovers. It is easy
to bake, steam, stir-fry or simmer large servings of fish, shrimp, chicken, beef, etc.- eat as is or add to healthy fast recipes like
salads, pasta,
sandwiches, etc.
- Grains are very versatile and easy to cook.
Make a large batch of brown rice, quinoa, or other healthy whole grain at the beginning of the week.
Store in the refrigerator and eat with protein and veggies, use as a breakfast cereal alternative with dried fruits, nuts, and milk
or milk alternative, mix with coconut milk, raisins and honey for dessert, etc.
If you follow these tips, you'll learn how to put together quick healthy meals in no time!
I encourage you to come up with your own healthy eating creations,
but if you need recipes for inspiration, my easy healthy recipes really are easy, and they are fast too.
My page about healthy snacks also has lots of options for quick easy recipes, so make sure to take a look!
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