"In a pinch" - Quick fixers

All to often we hear clients say "I didn't have time to cook so I just stopped at [insert crappy fast food place here] for lunch/dinner.  I too find myself panicked about what to cook when time is short but being short on time doesn't mean you need to resort to less nutritional options. I have been keeping a short list of "packaged" quick fixes that are great to have at home to ensure you never run into that problem again.

1. Jenny-O Frozen Turkey Meatballs

These pre-cooked bags of meatballs are not only super yummy but ultra quick and easy to prepare. Sauté frozen with veggies or even microwave and prepare a salad on the side. Voila! your healthy meal is ready in under 10 minutes.


2. Tyson Grilled and Ready Steak Strips

Keep a bag in the fridge for a quick protein option just heat and serve *or enjoy cold on a salad (see #4 roland quinoa for a perfect side dish)


3. Egglands best hard boiled eggs

Boiling eggs is simple but a bag of these will help eliminate the time it takes to prep and peel and will ensure you always leave the house with your morning protein (1 minute breakfast: 2 egglands best hard boiled eggs, handful of blueberries)


4. Rolands 15 minute quinoa in garlic or black bean

This amazingly tasty side dish is ready in 15 minutes and goes well with chicken, beef or fish.


5. Bird's Eye Steamfresh veggies (I love the asian Medley)

Steamed in the microwave and ready in under 8 minutes this side dish requires nearly no clean up, isn't loaded with sodium or preservatives, and they taste amazing (if your diet allows, the rice options are great as well)


6. PICTSWEET Deluxe sides Edamame w/ sea salt (steams in the microwave)

Totally portable and easy. Three minutes in the microwave and you've got yourself a nice little snack. These are perfect for movie nights too all the flavor without overloading carbs and calories.



Remember "Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail", so always try to pre-plan your meals for the greatest result when trying to make better diet choices.

 I also wanted to include this really great breakfast/snack recipe I stumbled across the other day. Make them Sunday night and keep your refrigerator stocked with these little guys I guarantee you will look forward to breakfast!

1 package precooked Jimmy Dean Turkey sausage crumbles
12 oz Shredded cheddar cheese
12 eggs

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
Light grease a muffin tin
Crack one large egg into each section
top with 1oz crumbled sausage
sprinkle with 1oz cheddar
Bake for 20 minutes or until brown

Let cool before removing. Take a rubber spatula along the diameter of the "muffins" and they will come right out. Perfect breakfast.

I hope you've enjoyed some of my quick fix tips! Until next time...

LIVE HEALTHY!