Books or Websites for Easy Meals That Are Healthy?

Updated on January 17, 2012
J.G. asks from Saint Petersburg, FL
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I was wondering if any of you have any suggestions for easy, tasty and healthy meals.
I don't like to cook at all so it don't just come naturally for me to whip stuff up that is healthy.
I want to feed the kids healthy meals that they will eat and have healthy food on hand for myself at all times as well.
We are good about having fruits and veggies that we can snack on and that is easy.
I am talking about being able to cook meals daily that are healthy without any processed, GMO or junk!
I am also trying to lose weight and after my baby this time it has been extremely difficult!
I have already cut out things like soda, juice and sweets.
Also, time is a problem so maybe learning how to freeze meals or what has worked for any of you on getting your family eating healthy?
Thanks for any and all comments.

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T.F.

answers from Dallas on

Most of the online resources will lay out the calories, etc of the recipes. If you want to cut from that, then use the lower fat options, etc.

I like allrecipes.com and foodnetwork.com to name a couple.

Get basic books if you are into cooking... they have easier to follow directions, etc. Then, gradually step it up...

I love to cook and I cook often. We love baked potatoes, steamed veggies, lots of fruits, we eat a lot of steaks which are all purchased from our butcher and is top quality... I never, ever purchase beef in the grocery store. Get some spices you enjoy... fresh basil is wonderful! Experiment with different tastes and textures.

I realize you are trying to lose weight... keep in mind to eat in moderation. You don't need to go ALL fat free, etc... your body needs some fat... just in moderation. Exercise as well... walk the babies, play in the park, simply be active with them at home.

If you have any favorite foods and don't know a good recipe, google or PM me... I have a few favorites around here and you just might like one.

Good luck...

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J.J.

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I just saw this website on Groupon and it sounds awesome. You pick the program you want to be on for example they have budget, low-carb, vegie, etc. Then they give you a meal plan for the week along with a complete grocery list and recipes to make everything. You do pay a fee for the site, but it looks pretty cool. e-mealz.com

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P.G.

answers from Dallas on

I have really come to like skinny taste.com.

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A.S.

answers from Boca Raton on

If you are on Facebook, you can "like" Skinny Ms. Slow Cooker and Skinny Ms. Oven. You'll find a bunch of healthy recipes. (That last one also has a site - http://skinnyms.com/category/recipes/skinny-ms-oven/)

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M.G.

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Check out my friend's site http://fastpaleo.com. There are a lot of fast & healthy recipes. You can choose your main ingredient and then click the link for say "beef" and browse the recipes.

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