Here's a healthy dinner on the go, an easy sandwich you can pack up and take in the car when you're rushing the kids off to soccer or band. It's also a quick favorite when the adults just want to hang out on the deck on Saturday night with a pitcher of sangria on the side.
Reduced-fat sour cream and mayo make a sumptuous, creamy dressing for a considerably lightened take on chicken salad. Oven-poaching the chicken in broth intensifies its flavor and keeps it moist and succulent. Combined with sweet grapes and aromatic tarragon, this is an elegant version of chicken salad that's wonderful on a bed of mixed greens or a sandwich with nutty whole-grain bread.
Toss leftover cooked chicken with barbecue sauce and crunchy carrots for a quick and healthy lunch.
Sliced strawberries and reduced-fat cream cheese come together in a sandwich for this quick and healthy lunchbox treat.
Smoked salmon and egg whites on a toasted whole-wheat English muffin is the perfect power breakfast. For a more substantial meal, pair it with a piece of fruit or a glass of 100% juice.
This meal-in-a-glass smoothie is bursting with berries and orange juice, healthful sources of carbohydrate and powerful antioxidants. Getting plenty of antioxidant-rich foods makes sense for active people, since free radicals are produced any time the body's cells process oxygen.
Shrimp, bell pepper, cucumber and herbs are tossed with a spicy Thai dressing in this colorful salad. Served in Bibb lettuce cups, it's perfect for lunch, a light supper or as an appetizer.
How, when and what you eat can have a huge impact on how you feel. Stay well-nourished to prevent those plummets in energy that leave you tired, cranky and willing to eat anything in sight, healthy or not. Start your day on the right foot with a quick and easy breakfast that contains a mix of carbohydrates and protein to kick-start your metabolism. Ensure you won’t skip meals by packing portable lunches and snacks that keep you fueled and help you avoid refined-carbohydrate snacks that have little nutritional value and leave you feeling guilty. End your day right with a sensible nighttime meal. This collection of healthy recipes, including easy dinners that are ready in just 30 minutes or less, will keep your mood and energy level on an even keel all day.
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