Healthy Meals for a Healthy Body

Kristian Masters

An important method of keeping your body and mind healthy is by making sure you have a healthy diet. Sometimes doing this may be difficult because unhealthy foods tend to taste a lot better than healthier foods. In this article, I am going to provide a handful of healthy, easy, and tasty meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Breakfast

Eating a good and healthy breakfast helps me get my day going in the right direction. To me, breakfast is the most versatile meal with many different healthy and tasty options.

One of my favorite breakfast meals is avocado toast with an egg on top. All you need for this meal is half an avocado, two eggs made however you prefer, and two slices of whole-wheat bread. I like to add Everything But The Bagel seasoning and hot sauce to give it a little more flavor, too.

Another great way to start your day is by making a yogurt parfait. There are many ways to do this and can be based on what ingredients you like the best. You’re first going to need Greek yogurt that isn’t very high in sugar. Coconut yogurt is a good alternative if you do not eat dairy products. Add fresh fruits like bananas, strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries and top it off with some granola. If you

Lastly, a smoothie is a healthy way to start your day. This can also be done however you prefer, but just make sure you are putting in healthy ingredients. Fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables like kale and spinach are good things to start with when making your smoothie. Skim or two percent milk, healthy juices, or water can be used to help blend the fruits and vegetables. If you can find a cheap pack of whey or plant-based protein powder to mix in, then I recommend doing that as well.

Lunch

Usually, lunch can be something small to help you ease your hunger until dinner time. It’s a pretty simple meal but also has healthy options that taste good too!

One of my favorite go-to lunch meals is a simple sandwich or wrap. Everyone has been eating sandwiches for as long as they can remember, but sometimes they may not be the most healthy. To start, make sure you get the same whole grain wheat bread you used for your avocado toast or a gluten-free or spinach-based tortilla for your wrap. Look for white meat like chicken or turkey because they tend to be healthier than red meats like ham or salami. If you don’t eat meat, there are many meatless alternatives that are tasty and good for you as well. Find your favorite vegetables like lettuce, tomato, spinach, etc., and add however much you prefer for a good source of vitamins. Rice Chips, veggie chips, or vegetables like carrots and pea pods go great with this as well.

Salads usually don’t sound very appetizing, but there are ways to make them healthy and enjoyable. First, you need to find your base. This can be lettuce, mixed greens, spinach, kale, really whatever you prefer. There are also many other vegetables that you can throw in to give it more flavor or a better texture. Add walnuts or grilled chicken to get a good source of protein and top it off with a little bit of low-calorie and low-fat dressing for some more flavor.

Dinner

Dinner is another meal with a lot of healthy options. I generally like to include a carbohydrate, a protein, and a vegetable which leaves you with a lot of options. You can mix all three of these in any way you like so your meals won’t get too repetitive.

Three carbohydrates I make for a typical dinner are rice, pasta, and potatoes. There are many ways to eat all three of these things. Brown rice and chickpea pasta are healthier alternatives if you are looking to reduce your carbohydrate intake. For protein, I typically make chicken or fish. Just like the sandwich and wrap section, try to lean towards white meat instead of red meat like hamburgers and hot dogs. Lastly, green beans, corn, brussel sprouts, and roasted peppers are some of my favorite ways to get my last intake of vitamins for the day. Sprinkle these with your favorite seasoning and they’ll taste wonderful. Your preferred carbohydrate, protein, and source of vitamins like the ones listed above can make a healthy and tasty dinner.

Eating healthy while also eating enough is going to be a good step to bettering your physical and mental health. Although this is a simple guide to help with healthier eating habits, this should hopefully give you new creative ideas on other healthy meals to make once you start to get sick of these.