samedi 28 janvier 2017

Quick Meal Recipes Can Improve Health

By Dorothy Scott


These days, the average adult wants to put their hard earned money to good use. Yet, eating out more than a couple of times a week can be costly, especially when the same meal can be made at home for less. It is just that some people tend to be creatures of habit and do not realize that quick meal recipes can serve many purposes.

It is common for people to say there is no time or energy after a long day at the job. Yes, it takes time to drive to the supermarket and navigate through the crowds, then go home to perform the tasks of preparing ingredients. Add in the cooking and eating process only to realize it is time to go to bed, this is not a realistic solution for those with limited time.

There are many shortcuts that not save time and money but eliminate factors like waiting for food to be prepared. Cooking at home allows a person to be in control of what goes in. For the person looking to lose weight, they will find they can eat almost anything when excess oils and fats are eliminated.

For instance, there are a number of options that will make a pizza healthier, such as using a grain crust or bread with fewer carbohydrates like flatbread. Tomato sauce with crushed garlic or Italian seasoning is much healthier than canned pizza sauce or ketchup. As for toppings, fresh sliced vegetables or alternatives for meat and cheese can cut the fat content in half.

Any ingredients that are left over may be used to top pasta, rice or another type of grain that cooks quickly. Pizzas can also be frozen for future use and is more economical than having it delivered. Remember, it takes time to place an order and longer to cook the food with hopes that it will be made as requested.

Doing this regularly can take some discipline for the working adult. They realize that they do not have to stop and buy food already prepared but do it because it is convenient or a habit. There are also those who need to plan ahead because maybe there are dietary needs that should be handled. Learning how to cook or get organized may take time to become routine but there are long term benefits that come with the effort.

When people go out to buy things like fresh vegetables or unprocessed meat, they are often concerned about having the extra spoil if not eaten by a certain time. The best thing is to set aside time to prepare food as if a meal was being prepared but placing it the freezer. Food storage bags are available in a number of sizes and will keep foods edible for up to six months. There are also machines that will preserve food longer without freezer burn.

Items that do not expire quickly, like pasta, potatoes, and rice lend themselves well to many dishes that are easy to prepare. If one dreads prepping ingredients, there are many places to find cleaned and chopped vegetables along with herbs and seasonings that have been measured. The possibilities are endless with creativity and planning.




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