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 	<h1>Quick, Healthy Meal Ideas</h1>
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<h2> Here are some creative Ideas for Quick Healthy Meals </h2> 

<p><b>Pancakes</b><br /> made from whole grain store-bought mix, canned applesauce, milk. </p>
<p><b>Microwave-warmed tortillas</b><br /> filled with shredded cheese, canned black beans and salsa. Serve with green pepper strips</p>
<p><b>Make your own sandwich buffet</b><br /> Use whole wheat bread or rolls, cheese, leftover turkey or chicken, green or red peppers, cucumbers, mustard, etc. </p>
<p><b>The "everything-but-the-kitchen sink" salad</b><br /> Combine any of the following: a can of tuna, raisins, sunflower seeds, sprouts, leftover rice or pasta, shredded cheese, drained canned chick peas, leftover tender cooked broccoli bits, etc. Serve with a loaf of fresh baked bread from the bakery or bake muffins from a mix (or scratch) while you pull together the salad. </p>
<p><b>Stuffed pita bread</b><br /> A great catch all for leftovers including roast chicken or meatloaf. Try a Vege Pita, using humus, tomato slices, sprouts and other vegetables. Or, try a Fruit Pita, combining cottage cheese, fresh berries and crushed pineapple. </p>
<p><b>Pasta</b><br /> Serve pasta with a good bottled spaghetti sauce, some non-fat ricotta cheese and sprinkled parmesan cheese on top. Toss with broccoli steamed in the microwave for a few minutes. Serve with a side salad. </p>
<p><b>Fruit and soup</b><br /> Warm up leftover or canned soup; and serve with crusty wheat rolls and sliced fresh fruit. </p>
<p><b>Pizza</b><br /> Use a store-bought ready made crust or a bagel. Then add bottled sauce and low-fat cheese. Go easy on the meat toppings to limit fat intake, and go heavy on the veggie toppings like green or red peppers. </p>
<p><b>Grilled</b><br /> boneless chicken breast brushed with bottled Italian salad dressing, couscous, and cooked, frozen vegetables. </p>
<p><b>Veggie Burger</b><br /> (or lean hamburger), sweet potato, and red pepper strips. </p>
<p><b>Desserts:</b><br /> High quality frozen yogurt, low-fat store-bought cookies, fresh fruit, yogurt. </p>

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