I can't cook - can you help?
Being fit is more than just exercising. It’s more than just strength training, cardio, and stretching. Being fit also includes eating healthy, nutritious meals. But I just don’t have time to make those meals. How does a busy person balance work, family, exercising and cooking?
I admit – I’m guilty. Over the past few years I’ve relied on quick pre-packaged “meals”: Hamburger Helper, Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, Lipton Sidekicks etc… I can’t cook and my weight has been slowly creeping up despite how much exercise I do.
This year it’s different – I’m focusing on learning how to cook! This is where you come in. Can you share your healthy recipes with me? Maybe it’s your Aunt’s stew, or a family favourite casserole? I need all the help I can get!
Here’s a FORM I’ve added to my site so YOU can share your recipes with me! I promise to try them all!
The healthy recipes below have been shared by my great reader community (Thanks to everyone who has submitted recipes – you guys are awesomesauce!):
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Hey!
I just came across your blog the other day and I really enjoy reading it!!
I would love it if you could check out my blog and follow as well
Jenna
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I do have some healthy recipes on my recipe blog. Feel free to peruse them at your leisure (rather than me entering 16 recipes into your form, sorry!).
http://onpansandkneadles.blogspot.com/search/label/healthy
Eating healthy doesn’t always have to be a big recipe. In my cooking I focus on better ingredients – green vegetables, whole grains, quality proteins. For example, I steamed some asparagus and served it with some fried eggs for dinner. This is super quick, easy, healthy, and tasty.
My advice is to try recipes by Hungry Girl, Lisa Lillien. You can google her and find recipes on her site, or you can purchase her cookbook, “200 Recipes Under 200 Calories.”
I also read a recipe blog by Gina which you can find here: http://weight-watchers-points-recipes.blogspot.com/2009/02/crock-pot-santa-fe-chicken-425-pts.html
The crockpot chicken is one of my favorites because you throw everything in, and you’re done.
I’m busy too….I live in work in NYC so there’s never a shortage of things to do. These recipes help me stay on track when I’m eating at home, and they keep me satisfied. It does take more time, but the time we have is the time we make. And as you said, this is an important part of a healthy lifestyle.
tons of recipes on my site- check it out!
Yes I can! I love cooking! I’m going to start adding recipes to my blog in the next few weeks. Here’s a really easy one for you to try:
You will need:
Zucchini
Onion
Garlic (try freeze-dried garlic, it’s a dream if you don’t want to peel and grind garlic)
Kraft calorie wise, sundried tomato salad dressing
Pasta of your choice
Chop the zucchini and Onion and add to a skillet on med to med-high heat and saute for about 5 minutes (you might want to add a small amount of olive oil to prevent sticking and burning). Then add the salad dressing and continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes (once the zucchini start to wilt a bit and look transparent, you’re done). Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and mix with your “sauce”.
The great thing about it is there are no set amounts, it’s all however much you like, or however many people you’re feeding. The dressing is oily so add in little bits at a time. You want to coat the veggies but not drown them. The dressing and zucchini together make the most amazing flavour. I usually use about 2-3 medium zucchini’s and half an onion. I love garlic so I add quite a bit.
Good luck and keep trying new things. We’ve had our fair share of burnt meals but I’m finally getting the hang of it LOL!
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