Quick meals and snacks
It’s 5 p.m. You’ve just walked in the door and your family shouts, “what’s for dinner? I’m hungry!”
You wish you could wave a magic wand and have a healthy dinner appear. Well, the good news is healthy eating can be quick and easy (Health Canada) – you just need to do a little planning.
Tips for quick meals:
- Always keep staples like eggs, beans, lean meat, milk, cheese, yogurt, whole grain bread and pasta, brown rice and vegetables and fruit on hand. These ingredients can be put together in different combinations to create a quick, well-balanced meal.
- Use canned or frozen products to save time. Be sure to read the label and choose products low in sodium.
- Double the recipe. This way you will have leftovers for the next day, or you can freeze half for another time.
- Need some inspiration? Cookspiration (Dietitians of Canada) can help spark your creativity and help you make simple and delicious meals.
Tips for healthy snacking:
- Snacking (Health Canada) can be part of a healthy eating plan. If you make good choices, snacks can help you feel full and energized all day. The key is to follow Canada’s Food Guide.
- If you’re looking for some new snack ideas, give these recipes a try.
This item was last modified on June 2, 2022