As is often the case, we find ourselves acting like the Energizer bunny as we try to keep going, going and going. Do you often feel like you are playing the old game called “beat the clock“? We have probably come to learn (the hard way), that we have to provide our body with a generous amount good and healthy foods, moderate exercise, ample relaxation and reasonable sleep. If we get out of balance in any one area, it can lead to causing us to feel a bit “off”. When we become out of balance and remain in that uncorrected state for too long, we may even encounter feeling sluggish, irritable, depression, and burnout. Definitely not good. We just need to be mindful of all these potential factors as we plan our days, weeks and months. Let’s get a plan to prevent these possibilities. Eating well is the foundation for everything good to come about in our body. If you are like many others, one of the biggest challenges you face on a frequent basis is how to eat healthy when you are in a hurry. While this is an unavoidable challenge, it is definitely one you can overcome successfully. You just need a plan. In these days of trying to be more efficient and do things faster, we often find ourselves trying to multi-task, minimize distractions, reduce clutter and cram more and more into just a few precious hours.
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* Healthy in a Hurry recipes use fresh ingredients that are readily available in supermarkets, making for easy one-stop shopping. These mouthwatering recipes will prove to be absolutely delicious, simple and healthy. You may be so excited you may inadvertently find yourself drooling. Warning: A bib may be required.
* Includes 100+ helpful cooking secrets and shopping tips as well as sections on the basic techniques of cooking whole grains, beans and fresh vegetables.
* This cookbook sets the standard for creating quicker, simpler, healthful recipes that never cut corners when it comes to great taste and sensory appeal. You will find this book avoids sharing quick-and-easy recipes with shortcut ingredients that are highly processed and filled with excess calories, added sugars and sodium.
*This is a beautiful book to explore, with full-page color photographs on practically every other page.
* Each recipe is thoroughly tested and approved by the award-winning EatingWell Test Kitchen and includes a complete nutritional analysis.
* A few of my favorite recipes include Jerk Chicken, Chile-Crusted Scallops, and Turkey Tetrazzini. I was intrigued by recipes featuring flavors, such as Pork and Plantain Chili, with Cucumber Salad, and Grilled Eggplant Paninis.
Cook up a few of these recipes and store in bowls for quick reheating later. When you return home after a long day, you will have a delicious and healthy meal ready for quick eating. You will enjoy these meals so much more than what we tend to reach for in a pinch (such as a frozen entree and/or food at the local fast food joint).
Don’t forget to come back and share your favorite recipes with me as well.
Enjoy!
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