Healthy eating is really important to most of us and although we always try to prepare healthy meals and snacks, sometimes you simply don’t have the time.
When you get home from work late, the last thing most people want to think about it preparing a nutritious meal and also preparing lunch for the next day. It’s much easier to ring out for a delivery of something tasty that’ll be quick and keep everyone happy. Although it’s the easy option, quite often it’s not the healthiest, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Take a look at these great tips and tricks that’ll ensure you maintain a healthy diet even when you’re short on time.
Try Healthy Alternatives to Your Favourites
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Have a look at some healthy alternatives for your favourite convenience foods. These foods are filling, healthy and convenient – they’ll keep the kids happy too. Why not have a go at creating this alternative to one of the kids favourites; haloumi burger and healthy oven chips. This burger recipe uses light haloumi cheese and red peppers for a good burst of flavour and only takes 10 minutes to make. Use Maris Piper potatoes for your oven chips as these are the best quality.
Find Some Local Healthy Takeaways or Restaurants
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The demand for healthy convenience has meant there are now a range of restaurants, takeaways and cafes that are all dedicated to providing healthy convenience food. Asian cuisine, for example, is one of the healthiest in the world, including steamed fish, vegetable and rice dishes, soups and sushi. With this in mind you can actually order a takeaway for you and the family to enjoy without feeling guilty at all.
Stock Up On Some Quick And Healthy Snacks
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Next time you’re in the supermarket, stock up on a few healthy snacks from a range of different food groups. Send the kids to school with some string cheese or bananas for break-time and quickly grab yourself some fruit or a trail mix when you’re in a rush before work. If you have a bit of time to spare one evening, have a go at making these peanut butter banana muffins, which contain the healthy fats that you need for a balanced diet but are delicious for a mid-morning snack or breakfast option.
Make A List of 5 Quick Healthy Recipes
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When you have a spare 15 minutes, make a list of a few easy recipes you can just pick up and make as soon as you get home from work. Alternatively, 50 meals you can make in 20 minutes or less will give you a whole list of good ideas you could try out. One of the best recipes definitely worth trying here is the 15-minute lasagna, which is a family favourite but not cooked very often because of how time consuming the traditional dish is to make. This recipe not only shows you how it can be done in just 15 minutes, it only uses one dish too, so you’ll save time on cooking and the washing up! Also, definitely check out the Caribbean chicken tacos, which will introduce the kids to a new cuisine with a wealth of flavor. This dish is a particularly great choice if you’re also cooking for family or friends.
