

HEALTHY BUT YUMMY DINNER IDEAS FULL
Eating protein also helps us feel full and satisfied throughout the day. This is important for all of us, but it's especially vital for people who exercise, since working out leads to tiny muscle tears-and protein helps muscles repair those tears so they can grow back stronger. Why? Protein serves as a building block in our bodies, meaning it helps the cells in our bodies grow and repair. First, protein is one of three macronutrients (along with fat and carbs) that our bodies need in sizable amounts. These quick high-protein meals have you covered, providing tasty options for lunches and dinners that will leave you satisfied.īefore we get into the tasty high-protein recipes though, let’s backtrack a bit and discuss what exactly protein is-and what it does for our bodies. Want some healthy inspiration for after the meal? Check out our top healthy cookies, our favorite fruit desserts, and our top vegan desserts.Protein is important to include on your plate, but it can be tricky to make sure you’re getting enough of it. Our goddess and harvest bowls are served over the whole grain and are all the better for it (and you will be too!). Want to make a tiny change for your health? Try swapping brown rice in for white rice in any of your favorite meals. Speaking of, are you trying to avoid the red stuff? You can easily swap leaner ground meat in for beef, like in our baked turkey burgers or our slow-cooker turkey chili. Once you get on board with the alt protein options out there, we bet you won’t even miss the meat. Looking for plant-based or vegetarian options? Swap out sausage for tempeh, like in our tempeh and broccoli rabe orecchiette BBQ cauliflower for chicken, like in our vegan pizza beans for ground beef, like in our vegetarian chili or tofu for shrimp, like in our tofu stir-fry. Check out our loaded cauliflower bake, our Philly cheesesteak lettuce wraps, our zucchini lattice lasagna, or our low-carb Big Macs for ideas to see how easy (and yummy!) it is to ditch the carbs. Want to make your dinner low-carb? Lean on superheroes cauliflower, zucchini, and lettuce wraps to keep you satisfied, without the bread or noodles. When it comes to eating “healthier,” we’re ALL about the swaps. We’ve also included meals for home cooks of all skill levels, so we’ve got you whether you’re a master chef or a novice, whether your kitchen is full of gadgets or you’re working with one bowl and one knife (we’ve ALL been there). We know health looks different to different people, so we’ve included options for every diet, like low carb, vegan, pescatarian, or gluten-free. Take inspiration from these healthy dinner recipes to keep your momentum going every night of the week-we believe in you! We know it’s way easier to control your health when you do your own cooking, but lots of nights, it’s just too easy to turn to frozen meals or takeout. But then we get home for dinner, and it’s a whole other story. Is it just us, or is dinnertime where any thoughts of healthy eating completely go out the window? We’ve got our quick, healthy breakfasts, packed lunches, and snacks for work down, keeping us full and motivated all day long (our curried cashews have quelled many an afternoon hunger pang).
