It doesn't require hours in the kitchen.
It doesn't require a list of ingredients that'll cost an arm and a leg
And it certainly doesn't insist you wear that silly apron....
Sometimes, all it takes is a couple minutes, a pause to collect some creativity, and a desire to make a healthy choice.
Here is my example: Tonight I had a lot of tasks to do after work and didn't want to spend an unnecessary amount of time preparing my dinner. To top it off, I am really in need of a grocery store run, although I still do have a few things on hand. Naming off a couple ingredients: sweet potato, kale and mahi mahi left over from this weekend. So I thought about, tilted my head thinking it was a bit odd, but at the same time, decided a "stuffed" sweet potato sounded completely perfect.
The mahi mahi was prepared in a skillet on the stove, cooked on medium with olive oil, salt and pepper.
The kale is prepared "Kale Chip" style, refer to this post for direction: Kale Chips. May I suggest you use Dino Kale as it makes the best kale chips!
Make the sweet potato the same way you'd prepare your baked potatoes.
But the beauty of this meal is that you can top your sweet potato with whatever you have on hand! The combination of flavors and textures will you leave you satisfied. But the best part? You just got a power house meal packed with protein, slow digesting carbohydrates, fiber, and carotenoids. An antioxidant infusion your body is sure to hum about.
A great way to end your meal is with a cup of tea. I'm currently sipping a caffeine free version of Original Good Earth tea. Add a dip of honey to make it a treat.
Eating intelligently tastes great and does your body good.
Eat Intelligently,
KatiePaige, RD, LD
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