Today's favorite ingredient....... Turkey Meatballs.
If you are feeling especially ambitious, you can make your own, which is probably healthier but takes more time. Today's focus is on quick meals. So try to find frozen turkey meatballs that have the least amount of chemicals in them, maybe like at Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, or I've actually sometimes found good ones at Costco.
So there are a meellion ways to use turkey meatballs when planning a meal. There is the tried and true meatball sandwich....just make sure you find low sugar marinara, low fat cheese and bread that has more fiber than sugar. Add a small salad and you have a decent quick meal. Just warm up the meatballs and assemble the sandwich and pop it in the oven to melt the cheese.
Another favorite around here is swedish meatballs. Again, using the frozen meatballs, make a quick and easy sauce for it and serve over traditional egg noodles if you wish, or I like to serve it with steamed broccoli and or cauliflower.
Another option is to use the meatballs in a soup....very hearty and satisfying when it's cold outside.
For a lower carb version of the classic meatball sandwich, try a meatball sandwich wrap. Find a wrap that has more fiber than sugar and it is a healthy meal. Again, combine with a small tossed salad or steamed veggies and it fills you up.
Or for an asian flair, turkey meatball lettuce wraps.....
Having something like frozen turkey meatballs on hand can help you throw together a healthier meal in minutes and can keep you from resorting to fast food. A little pre-planning can help you keep on track for a healthier you. Healthy eating does not have to be difficult or boring. Nothing is a substitute for fresh homemade food, but by keeping it simple, you can avoid some bad choices when you are short on time and even energy after a long day.
And it never hurts to slow down and actually enjoy your food. You are feeding your body the fuel it needs to do what you want to everyday. You are what you eat, right?
And to change the subject just a bit....I am still trying to pick out our next vacation destination.... I obviously prefer quiet relaxing places with woods and lakes, maybe even mountains....
As much as I like my technology, my gadgets, I feel the need to unplug from the hum of electricity that surrounds us on a daily basis......
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