Easy Meal Ideas

Sometimes, we don't have the time to research recipes and find one that is healthy, with few ingredients or that doesn't take long to make. So I'd like to offer a bunch of simple ideas for your meals that will keep you on track with your healthy eating and offer simple convenience.

Breakfast

Eggs - 2 Soft-Boiled Eggs & Half a Whole-Wheat English Muffin (Approx. 205 Calories)
Parfait - 1 Serving Vanilla Flavoured Greek Yogurt & 1/4 Cup Granola (Approx. 213 Calories)
Strawberry French Toast - 1 Slice Whole-Wheat Bread Dipped in 1 Beaten Egg & Cooked in 1 tsp Butter + 1 Cup Sliced Strawberries (Approx. 300 Calories)
Fruit & Nut Bagel - 1/2 Whole-Wheat Bagel, 1/2 Banana & 1 tbsp Natural Peanut Butter (Approx. 250 Calories)

Or 1 Serving (follow the portion guidelines!) of your favourite cereal with skim milk.

Lunch/Dinner

Cheese Quesadilla - 2 8" Whole-Wheat Tortillas, 1/4 Cup Reduced-Fat Shredded Cheddar, Cooked in Nonfat Cooking Spray with 1/4 Cup Salsa & 2 tbsp Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt (Approx. > 400 Calories)
BBQ Chicken Flatbread - 1 High Fiber Flatbread, Pita or Wrap (Around 100 Calories Per Bread), 1/4 Cup BBQ Sauce (Any Low Sugar Variety), 1/2 Cup Chicken, Fully Cooked And Chopped Into Cubes, 1/4 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (Or Feta Cheese), 1/8 Cup Thinly Sliced Red Onion & Optional Veggies Of Choice For Additional Toppings (Approx. 300 Calories)
Grilled Cheese Sandwich - Use Whole Wheat Bread, Margarine & 1 Pre-Sliced Cheese, Skim or Reduced Fat (Approx. >300 Calories)
Any Lean-Cuisine! 


Snacks


Any 100 Calorie Serving of Your Favourite Snack Food!

Any food can make a healthy meal if you eat the proper servings and measure! Try to keep each meal around 400-500 calories MAX, but do not go over 1,600 or under 1,200 if you are planning on weight loss. I personally stick to around 1,200 but I am 5', 4" and 125lbs. It depends on YOU and your lifestyle! I recommend using a calorie calculator and finding your recommended daily intake for maintenance or weight-loss.