Quick but Healthy Meal Ideas

Sometimes, people just don’t feel like they have enough time to cook a full meal.  For other people, it can be very hard to get motivated to spend a lot of time cooking.  If you fit into either of these categories, you may find that the meals that take the least amount of time to make aren’t very nutritious or fulfilling.  To help with this dilemma, we have made a list of some meals that have a short preparation time but still will help you stay healthy!

 

Breakfast – Quinoa Fruit Salad

This one is a great option if you need something quick to whip up for breakfast before work.  The fruit makes this a super tasty meal, and it provides you with many of the nutrients you need to start your day.  To get the best flavour, we recommend using mango chunks and mixed berries.  The quinoa will add some protein to complete the meal, and it also has lots of healthy vitamins and minerals in it.  For extra taste, you can even drizzle some honey on top.

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Lunch – Veggie Sandwich

It doesn’t get much easier than putting a bunch of vegetables between two slices of bread!  Some good veggies to use are tomato, cucumber, spinach, and alfalfa sprouts.  Using spreads such as hummus or guacamole can also add some extra taste and nutrition.  This is an easy option to pack for lunch at work, as it can be made in just a few minutes.  However you choose to make it, the veggies will give you a good energy boost that you may need in the middle of the day.

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Dinner – Creamy Salmon Pasta

This dish simply involves pasta, creamy sauce, and salmon.  It is perfect for dinner because you get the deliciousness of pasta and cream sauce with the added nutritional value of salmon.  This is also a very filling dish, so you are getting a lot of value out of it without having to spend too much time preparing it.  This is also a very customizable meal – you can add spinach for extra nutrition, experiment with different flavours in the sauce, or substitute the salmon for something like chicken or shrimp.

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