7 Meals in 7 Minutes or Less!

Eating nutritious, low-calorie foods doesn't have to be time consuming or mean complicated recipes. It’s possible to whip up healthy meals in a flash, I promise! Here are seven of my favorite go-to quick meals. I make sure I always have the ingredients for a few of these on hand, so I can quickly put together a healthy lunch or dinner when days get hectic! The best part is, many of these recipes are flexible and allow you to substitute whatever fruits and veggies you happen to have on hand. You can’t get easier than that!

1. Fish or Shrimp Tacos. Mexican food isn’t always the healthiest option, but you can bring the flavor of Mexico into your home for a fraction of the fat and calories by making your own quick tacos. They’re popular with kids — they’ll have a blast building their own taco! 
2. Bean Bowls. Black beans are a wonderful source of fiber, which is so important to curbing your hunger and keeping you satisfied. By adding beans to diced chicken and veggies, you can have a well-rounded meal with staying power. 
3. Flatbread Pizza. I’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t love pizza! Instead of a high-calorie thick crust slice, I use whole wheat wraps as a delicious base for all kinds of pizzas. Mix and match vegetables, proteins, and spices to find your own favorite combo. 
4. White Corn Scramble. Eggs are full of protein, but the debate is still out on whether we should eat the yolk or just the whites. I recommended sticking to mostly whites with a yolk or two here and there. My favorite way to eat them is in a white corn omelet — packed with flavor and protein. 
5. Jicama Salad. If you haven’t tried jicama yet, now is the time! The large root vegetable resembles a cross between a potato and a radish, and has a sweet juicy taste. With fresh mango and peanuts, this salad makes a great side dish to any Mexican entrée (like the fish or shrimp tacos above!). 
6. Fat-Blast Green Energizer Smoothie. Green smoothies are all the rage, and for good reason! It’s a delicious and easy way to incorporate more vitamin-rich veggies into your diet. I love whipping up a green smoothie using fresh pineapple, kale, spinach, and ginger root for a yummy meal I can eat on the go. 
7. Fat-Blast Fruit Energizer Smoothie. Smoothies that are yogurt-based give you a dose of healthy probiotics. I love experimenting with different fruits, and throwing whatever I have on hand into the blender — fresh or frozen! I also sometimes add a dash of protein powder to help fill me up.