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Healthy meals in minutes
Of course, one of the biggest reasons we spend unnecessary dollars on unhealthy foods is because we're pushed for time. The best way to avoid this is to have a few super-fast and cheap-but-healthy meals on hand that you can resort to when you're short on time.
These five ideas can each be prepared in less than the time it takes to get in your car and drive to the nearest fast-food joint - and they taste better too!
- Swish Fish
One of the fastest meals around, fish only takes a few minutes each side to cook and it's packed with heart-helping omega-3s. You can jazz it up by sprinkling it with herbs or spices before grilling or barbecuing. While the fish is cooking, prepare a crunchy salad to go with it.
- Veg-orama Pasta
Put a pot of pasta on to cook. When the pasta is about 3 or 4 minutes from done, throw some broccoli florets, sliced red capsicum and frozen peas into the same pasta pot. When everything is cooked, drain the whole pot and divide into serving bowls. Top each serve with tinned tuna and a sprinkling of low-fat grated cheese.
- Speedy Pizza
Spread a piece of Lebanese bread (or Turkish bread or English muffins) with a little tomato paste, and top with your favourite low-calorie toppings. Try diced capsicum, tomato, mushrooms, lean ham, sliced olives, fresh basil or oregano. Finish with a sprinkling of grated low-fat cheese, and bake until the cheese is melted and browned. Serve with a side salad.
- Fruity Chicken Salad
Make a salad from your favourite vegetables. Top with shredded barbecue chicken (skin and stuffing removed) and pieces of your favourite in-season fruit, such as orange segments, mango slices, crisp apple pieces, or grapes. Sprinkle with a few chopped nuts and drizzle with a little fat-free dressing.
- Deliziosa Pasta
While your pasta is cooking, saute chopped onion, sliced celery, and crushed garlic. Add tinned tomatoes, drained tinned red kidney beans, a few sliced black olives and a little chopped chilli (if you like it hot). When the sauce has reduced and thickened a little, stir through some shredded fresh basil. Top pasta with sauce, and sprinkle with a little parmesan cheese.
For other economical, speedy and healthy recipes, check out ClubOptiSlim's Recipe section. You'll find something to suit every taste, budget and time constraint.
Isn't it time you started investing in your health, your budget and your savings?
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Last updated: October 21st, 2006
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