Tips for Fast and Healthy Foods at Home
Brown meats ahead of time. Put in a sealed container. Refrigerate meats for use the next day; freeze meats for use 2-3 days later.Note: You may consider refrigerating or freezing meat in single serving sizes. Fill sealable plastic bags with vegetable finger foods: raw vegetables (broccoli and cauliflower florets, jicama and carrot sticks, zucchini and bell pepper circles, or snow peas). Take seasonal fruit. Besides taking the edge off hunger, fruit can be a thirst quencher.Pre-cooked, homemade casseroles take about 20 minutes to cook. These are ideal for meal times that are very short and busy.Adding soups to meals is a great way to add flavor and still have a quick meal, but watch the sodium in pre-packaged soups!Make your own TV dinners out of planned or leftover meats and casseroles. Freeze in microwaveable containers, then warm in microwave and serve.
Grab n’ Go Items
1. Salad in a bag
2. Pre-cut vegetables
3. Pre-cut fruits
4. Pre-cut meats and cheeses
5. Baked potato (microwaved)
6. Pre-cooked homemade casseroles
7. Raisins
8. Applesauce
9. Yogurt
10. String cheese
11. Soups
12. Bagels
13. Whole wheat bread, crackers, and graham crackers
14. 100% fruit juice
15. Hard boiled eggs
16. Cottage cheese
From: HealthySD.gov
