4 Slimming Foods To Always Have On-Hand
It’s a dieting duh that holiday bashes can be pretty terrible for your waistline. But the fatty party food isn’t the only scale offender. Party hopping also makes it harder than ever to stay slim because it wears you out, so you have less energy (not to mention time) to go grocery shopping and cook healthy meals between celebrations.
Here, Keri Gans, RD, author of The Small Change Diet, lists four foods you should always have in your kitchen so you can whip up a healthy meal even when you don’t have time to go shopping for fresh produce.
Frozen Chicken Breasts or Salmon Filets
You don’t even have to buy the frozen kind—you can buy them fresh and then freeze them yourself when you get home. When it’s mealtime, just defrost one in the microwave, and then broil, bake, or stir fry it as you wish. The protein in the chicken and the omega 3s in the salmon make either choice a majorly healthy main dish.
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Eggs
They’re cheap, have a decent shelf life, are fast to cook, and are full of keep-you-full protein. Any questions?
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Frozen Veggies
Choose whichever kind you prefer, whether it’s spinach, broccoli, or a veggie medley. All you have to do is pull them out of the freezer, then sauté or steam them with a little olive oil and garlic powder, and you’ve got yourself a perfect fiber-filled side. Or you can toss them in an omelet to get a healthy dose of protein and fiber.
A Box of Whole Grains
Think: cous cous, brown rice, or whole-wheat pasta. Seriously, all you have to do is open the box and boil water. Pair with any of the three ingredients above for a balanced, satisfying dinner.
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