Think preparing healthy and delicious meals has to be time consuming? Below is a list of 5 ingredients that can be the foundation to hundreds of healthy meal options.
- Canned Alaskan salmon. Great, wild and supremely healthy. Traditional canned salmon has nearly double the omega 3 fatty acids as skinless and boneless salmon fillets. Add to salads with a squeeze of lemon, make salmon cakes, salmon salad or add to pasta.
- Mixed greens. Arrange on a plate or fill a bowl, then add toppers of lean meats, beans, chopped veggies and sprinkle sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
- Vinegars. Cider, red, white wine and balsamic can be used as simple salad dressings, flavor in cooking for vegetables, in a sauce or for pickling.
- Beans and legumes. Whether using navy beans or peas as the foundation to hearty soups, black or pinto beans for tacos and quesadillas, lentil salads or ground chick peas or edamame for hummus, any bean-based recipe is sure to be packed with protein and fiber to leave you feeling full and satisfied.
- Fresh or frozen fruit. Combine your favorite fruits as the “base” of unlimited smoothie options. Get creative and have fun exploring various fruit and vegetable combinations.
“Real food doesn’t HAVE ingredients. Real food IS ingredients.” Jamie Oliver