No-Fuss Healthy Meals

When you're first learning to cook for yourself, meal planning can be tricky.  It your schedule is too hectic to prepare in-depth recipes, there's nothing wrong with falling back on quick and easy choices as long as they're healthy.

For a breakfast before you run out the door, cereal is just fine as long as you dress it up to meet your nutritional needs.  Choose a whole grain option without added sugar and eat it with milk (dairy or nut based) and fresh fruit, plus a protein boost like hemp seeds.

Sandwiches make great on-the-go lunches.  Assemble yours with whole-grain bread, quality organic meat and cheese, natural peanut butter and sugar-free fruit spread, or avocado with hommus and veggies.  Add a side of fresh fruit or veggies or something denser like trail mix.

For dinner, a handful of greens with dressing makes a nice simple salad.  Pair it with a protein, like chicken, scrambled eggs, or beans for optimal nutrition after a long day.  Sliced fresh fruit with nuts and honey is a perfect dessert.

You don't have to out of your way to prepare intricate meals when following a healthy eating plan.  As long as your ingredients are high-quality, simple combinations are wonderful choices.