Diet food that is easy to prepare

Here are some better ideas for cheap, healthy and easy to prepare alternatives:

* Delicious sandwich - 100% whole grain bread, canned tuna mixed with a small amount of lite mayonnaise, sliced tomatoes and lettuce.
* Heat up some frozen vegetables like green beans and carrots served with nutmeg and slivered almonds.
* Make a peanut butter sandwich with 100% whole grain bread.
* Whole grain cereals like Cheerios or Shredded wheat (not the pre-sweetened kinds) with low-fat milk and just a sprinkling of sugar or better yet, sliced fruit.
* Nibble on raw carrots, broccoli or raw green beans. They make great replacements for fattening chips. You can dip them in vegetable dips or even your favorite chip dip.


* Fresh fruits like apples, pears and oranges are easy to keep and taste great.
* Nuts like almonds and walnuts make delicious healthy snacks.
* Buy some salad stuff. Lettuce, fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, nuts, cheese, and left over meat can quickly be combined into a variety of tasty combinations. Stick with low fat dressings, vinaigrettes or lemon and lime juice to sprinkle on top.

Another important tip is to watch your portion sizes when you eat in restaurants. Many restaurants serve huge portions, so take half of your dinner home in a to-go container. The next day, all you need is a clean plate and a microwave for another tasty meal.